The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1032, aims to amend section 31-49e of the general statutes to expand the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to encompass all employees. This change will ensure that all employees, irrespective of their membership in a bargaining unit or the stipulations of any collective bargaining agreement, are eligible for paid family and medical leave benefits.

The bill seeks to eliminate any existing restrictions that currently limit access to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program based on collective bargaining status. By doing so, it intends to provide equitable access to paid leave for all workers, thereby enhancing support for employees during critical family and medical situations.