To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Sanders, without amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires employers to provide paid sick time for workers to address their own or family members health needs including domestic violence and stalking situations.
Who Benefits and How
Workers gain guaranteed paid sick leave. Families benefit from caregiving flexibility. Public health improved by allowing sick workers to stay home.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Employers must provide paid sick leave. Small businesses face new benefit costs. Compliance and tracking required.
Key Provisions
- Mandates paid sick time accrual
- Covers own health, family care, domestic violence
- Applies to commerce-affecting employers
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires employers to provide earned paid sick leave for workers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Mandate paid sick leave for workers"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
biological, foster, adopted child, stepchild, child of domestic partner, legal ward, or in loco parentis
individual in committed relationship sharing responsibility for common welfare
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