The Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Act establishes a comprehensive program to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to employees in the Commonwealth. The act mandates the creation of the Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Program within one year of its effective date, with benefits to be paid no later than two years after the program's establishment. The Department of Labor and Industry will administer the program, which includes setting benefit amounts, providing necessary documentation for claims, and ensuring confidentiality of individual claim records. The act outlines employer responsibilities and employee rights, including protections against retaliatory actions for exercising their rights under the program.

The bill also details the framework for family and medical leave benefits, including eligibility criteria, maximum duration of benefits, and payroll contribution requirements. Employees can take up to 20 weeks of leave for specific circumstances, and all employees, except those with a waiver, must contribute through payroll deductions. The legislation prohibits retaliatory actions by employers against employees utilizing their rights under the act and allows for civil actions in court for grievances, with provisions for reasonable attorney fees. Additionally, it establishes a Family and Medical Leave Fund to support the program and includes provisions for public education and employer notifications regarding employee rights. The bill will take effect 180 days after its passage.