This bill establishes employment protections for employees who are certified doulas and need to miss work to attend a birth for a client in active labor. Employers are prohibited from discharging, harassing, or retaliating against these employees based on their absence due to doula duties, provided that the employee gives at least one hour of advance notice. If advance notice is not possible, the employee must inform the employer as soon as practicable. While employers are not required to pay employees for the time missed while serving as a doula, employees can use vacation or sick days for this absence if available.

In the event of a violation of these provisions, the bill allows affected employees or former employees to file a civil action in the Superior Court. Remedies available to a prevailing plaintiff include civil fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for violations, injunctions against continued violations, reinstatement to their previous position, restoration of benefits and seniority, compensation for lost wages, and coverage of legal costs. The bill also defines a certified doula as a trained professional who provides support to pregnant women and maintains certification from an approved training program.