If companies follow the federal standards contained in the Workflex in the 21st Century Act (H.R. 4219), they wouldn’t have to comply with the various and differing laws on paid medical leave currently on the books in 10 states and the District of Columbia and more than 30 localities.
The National Women’s Law Center opposes the bill because it “would harm families by allowing employers to circumvent state and local laws designed to protect working people” by effectively eliminating or reducing paid sick time for many employees. Employers for Flexibility, a coalition that includes the National Association of Manufacturers and other business groups, supports the bill because it “responds to the demands of the 21st Century Workplace, benefitting employees, employers, and the U.S. economy.”
October 2018
