House Bill No. 7045, also known as Public Act No. 25-75, introduces several minor and technical revisions to labor statutes, particularly concerning the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. The bill stipulates that starting January 1, 2022, covered employees are entitled to receive compensation for up to twelve weeks of leave within a twelve-month period for specified reasons, including an additional two weeks for serious health conditions related to pregnancy. The compensation structure is defined as ninety-five percent of the employee's base weekly earnings up to a certain threshold, with provisions for adjustments to ensure the program's solvency if necessary. Additionally, the bill clarifies that two spouses employed by the same employer can each receive the full twelve weeks of compensation without increasing their job-protected leave eligibility.

Furthermore, the bill allows the Governor to enter into a memorandum of understanding with federally recognized tribes to enable their employees and tribally owned businesses to participate in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. It also updates the definition of "sibling" to include relationships by blood, marriage, or adoption, while removing the previous reference to foster care placement. These changes aim to enhance the clarity and functionality of the existing labor laws while ensuring that employees have access to necessary leave benefits.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-49u
LAB Joint Favorable: 31-49u
File No. 196: 31-49u
Public Act No. 25-75: 31-49u