House Bill No. 7045 proposes minor and technical revisions to existing labor statutes. Key changes include the repeal of subsections (c) and (d) of section 31-49g, which are replaced with new provisions that clarify compensation for covered employees taking leave. The bill stipulates that employees are entitled to up to twelve weeks of compensation for specified reasons, with additional provisions for serious health conditions during pregnancy. It also establishes that two spouses employed by the same employer are each eligible for this compensation without increasing their overall job-protected leave. Furthermore, the bill allows for adjustments to compensation based on employee contributions to ensure the program's solvency.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 31-49u and introduces a new provision allowing the Governor to enter into agreements with federally recognized tribes for participation in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. It also updates the definition of "sibling" in section 31-57r to include relationships by blood, marriage, or adoption, while removing the reference to foster care placement. Overall, the bill aims to streamline and clarify existing labor laws without imposing any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

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