This bill amends the existing law regarding leave of absence for childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric medical appointments. It requires employees to provide at least 15 calendar days' notice to their employer before taking such leave, replacing the previous requirement for "reasonable" notice. Additionally, the bill stipulates that an employee's job must be reinstated upon their return only if the job is still available and if reinstatement does not unduly disrupt the employer's operations. Employers are also allowed to request documentation from employees to confirm that the leave is being used for its intended purpose.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that employees can substitute accrued vacation time or other paid leave for the unpaid leave taken under this section, provided that it does not violate any terms of employment. It also specifies that employers with 20 or more employees cannot deny leave for up to 25 hours for the specified medical appointments. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2027. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, with potential costs associated with changes to the judicial and correctional systems due to the modifications in penalties and statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 275:37-f
HB1250 text: 275:37-f