Introduced By: Senators Izzo, Roberts, Cicilline J. and Walton
Date Introduced : January 27, 1999
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 28-48 of the General Laws entitled "Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
{ADD 28-48-12. School involvement leave. -- ADD} {ADD An employee who has been employed by the same employer for twelve (12) consecutive months shall be entitled to a total of ten (10) hours of leave during any twelve (12) month period to attend school conferences or other school-related activities for a child of whom the employee is the parent, foster parent or guardian. ADD}
{ADD The employee must provide 24 hours prior notice of the leave and make a reasonable effort to schedule the leave so as not to unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. ADD}
{ADD Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the leave be paid; except that an employee may substitute any accrued paid vacation leave or other appropriate paid leave for any part of the leave under this section. ADD}
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
