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 Bill Status of HB5259  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  FAMILY FIRST EMPLOYER PROGRAM

House Sponsors
Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Family First Employer Program Act. Establishes the Family First Employer Program under the Department of Labor to award employers that create family-friendly workplaces by providing, for all full-time employees, advancement and leadership opportunities; the same pay rates for similar work; stipends or assistance for child care; paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child and medical care for employees or family members of employees; flexible work accommodations for other family obligations; and health insurance and retirement plan options. Provides for the awards to be presented by the Governor and to come with a logo that a designated employer may use for promotional purposes. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the program.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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