As we approach local elections, it is good to remember that Texas law may require an employer to provide an employee with paid time off to vote. The Texas Election Code makes it a Class C misdemeanor for an employer to refuse to allow an employee to be absent from work on election day for purpose
Federal Bill Introduced to Provide Paid Family and Medical Leave
I recently wrote about several leave of absence bills pending in the Texas Legislature. On March 25, Congressional Democrats introduced a bill to provide twelve weeks of paid federal family & medical leave –the Family Leave Insurance Act of 2009 (HR 1723).
Unlike the FMLA which only applies to employers with 50 or more
Texas Legislature Update: Employee Leaves of Absence
There are several pending bills in the Texas legislature that could effect the leaves of absence private employers must make available to their employees. Some of these types of leaves have already been passed in more liberal states such as California and Massachusetts. Pending leave of absence bills in the Texas legislature include:
- HB 615 Permitting employees with a child enrolled