Assembly Bill 482 seeks to amend current Wisconsin law regarding family and medical leave by allowing local governments, such as cities, counties, towns, and villages, to enact and administer their own ordinances requiring employers to provide family or medical leave to employees. The bill repeals several provisions that previously prohibited such local ordinances, specifically targeting sections of the law that restricted local authority in this area. Notably, it repeals the entirety of section 103.10 (1m) and renumbers a related provision, thereby removing the barriers that prevented local governments from establishing their own leave policies.

In addition to the repeal, the bill makes amendments to definitions within the law, clarifying the terms "employee" and "employer." The definition of "employer" is expanded to include various entities within state government and specifies that it applies to those employing at least 50 individuals on a permanent basis. The amendments also adjust references to other sections of the law to ensure consistency following the repeal of the prohibitive language. Overall, this bill aims to enhance local control over family and medical leave policies in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 103.10(1)(b), 103.10, 103.10(1)(c), 103.12(3)(a), 103.12, 103.12(3)(b), 165.68(1)(a)3, 165.68