Employee Leave Act of 1990

Summary

Employee Leave Act of 1990 - Title I: General Requirements for Leave - Entitles employees to family leave for specified periods in cases involving the birth, adoption, foster care, or serious health condition of a child. Entitles employees to temporary medical leave for specified periods in cases involving inability to work because of a serious health condition. Sets forth conditions for certification for such types of leave. Provides that such leave may be without pay. Allows employees to substitute other types of paid leave to cover part of such leave period. Sets forth employment and benefits protections relating to such leave. Provides for administrative enforcement of this title by the Secretary of Labor, as well as enforcement by civil action. Sets forth special rules relating to employees of local educational agencies. Requires employers to post notice of the pertinent provisions of this title. Directs the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations to carry out this title within 60 days. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth the effect of this Act on existing laws and existing employment benefits. Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to discourage employers from adopting more generous leave policies. Directs the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations to carry out this title within within 60 days. Title III: Coverage of Congressional Employees - Applies the rights and protections under title I of this Act to employees of the House of Representatives, except for the exemption concerning highly compensated employees. Requires that the remedies and procedures under the Fair Employment Practices Resolution be applied in administering such coverage.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 August 1990

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