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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Requirements for Leave Title II: Leave for Civil Service Employees Title III: Commission on Leave Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions Title V: Coverage of Congressional Employees Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 - Title I: General Requirements for Leave - Establishes certain requirements for unpaid family and medical leave for permanent employees. (Sec. 101) Makes employees eligible for such leave if they have been employed, by the employer from whom leave is sought, for at least: (1) a total of 12 months; and (2) 1,250 hours of service during the previous 12-month period. (Excludes from such coverage: (1) employees at worksites at which the employer employs less than 50 persons, if the total number of employees of that employer within 75 miles of that worksite is less than 50; and (2) Federal officers and employees covered under title II of this Act.) (Sec. 102) Entitles employees to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period because of: (1) the birth of their child; (2) the placement of a child for their adoption or foster care; (3) their care of a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition; or (4) their own serious health condition which makes them unable to perform the functions of their position. Conditions such leave for the birth or placement of a child as follows: (1) the entitlement ends 12 months after the birth or placement; and (2) such leave may not be taken intermittently unless employee and employer agree otherwise. Allows intermittent leave for necessary medical treatment of an employee or family member. Allows the employer to require a temporary transfer to an equivalent alternative position that better accommodates such intermittent leave. Allows all leave under this title: (1) to be taken on a reduced leave schedule, upon agreement with the employer; and (2) to consist of unpaid leave, except under specified conditions when substitution of certain types of paid leave may be elected or required. Does not require an employer to provide paid sick or medical leave in any situation in which the employer would not normally provide any such paid leave. Requires employees to: (1) give at least 30 days' notice of the need for leave to which they are entitled under this Act, when foreseeable; and (2) make a reasonable effort to schedule medical treatment or supervision so as not to disrupt unduly the employer's operations, subject to approval of the health care provider. Allows limitation of the dual aggregate leave entitlement to 12 weeks in any 12-month period, in the case of spouses employed by the same employer, if such leave is for the birth or placement of a child or for the care of a sick parent. (Sec. 103) Sets forth conditions of certification for leave entitlements under this Act. (Sec. 104) Requires restoration of the employee to his or her position or an equivalent position upon return from such leave. Allows an employer to deny such restoration to certain highly compensated employees, under specified conditions (the highest paid ten percent of the employer's employees within a 75-mile radius of a facility; the denial must be necessary to prevent substantial and grievous economic injury to the employer's operations). Requires maintenance of employee health benefits during such leave. (Sec. 105) Prohibits interference with or discrimination against employees exercising rights under this title. (Sec. 106) Sets forth the investigative authority of the Secretary of Labor under this title. (Sec. 107) Provides for enforcement of this Act. Provides for administrative and civil actions. Makes an employer who violates this title's prohibitions against interference or discrimination liable for damages in the amount of: (1) any wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation denied or lost; (2) (where such compensation has not been denied or lost) any actual monetary losses, such as the cost of providing care; (3) interest on such losses; and (4) liquidated damages under certain conditions. Makes such employers also liable for appropriate equitable relief, including, without limitation, employment, reinstatement, and promotion. Sets forth provisions for attorney's fees, limitation of actions, and injunctions, other equitable relief, and the Solicitor of Labor's role in such litigation. (Sec. 108) Sets forth special rules concerning employees of local educational agencies and of private elementary and secondary schools. (Sec. 109) Sets forth requirements for posting notice and for fines. Title II: Leave for Civil Service Employees - (Sec. 201) Entitles eligible civil service employees to family and temporary medical leave for specified periods. Allows up to 12 administrative workweeks of leave without pay (or substituted paid leave) in any 12-month period for: (1) family leave (i.e., leave because of the birth or placement of a child or care of a sick spouse, child, or parent); or (2) temporary medical leave for a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of their position. Sets forth: (1) requirements for employees to give prior notice; (2) certification provisions; (3) protections for job position and health insurance benefits; and (4) prohibitions against coercion. Requires the Office of Personnel Management to prescribe regulations for this title which are consistent with the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor under title I of this Act. Title III: Commission on Leave - (Sec. 301) Establishes the Commission on Leave. (Sec. 302) Requires the Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of: (1) existing and proposed leave policies; (2) the potential costs, benefits, and impact on productivity of such policies on employers; and (3) alternative and equivalent State enforcement of this Act with respect to employees of local educational agencies and private schools. Requires the Commission to report on such study to the Congress within two years after the Commission first meets. (Sec. 306) Terminates the Commission within 30 days after its report to the Congress. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - (Sec. 401 and Sec. 402) Sets forth the effect of this Act on other laws and existing employment benefits. (Sec. 403) Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to discourage employers from adopting more generous leave policies. (Sec. 404) Directs the Secretary of Labor to prescribe regulations to carry out this title (except those provisions applicable to the Senate) within 60 days. Title V: Coverage of Congressional Employees - (Sec. 501) Applies the rights and protections established under specified provisions of title I of this Act to Senate employees. Makes specified provisions of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 applicable, with certain exceptions. Provides that allegations shall be considered by the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices or another entity designated by the Senate. Requires such Office to ensure that Senate employees are informed of their rights under this Act. (Sec. 502) 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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Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] · D–MI
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 103-3.
Became Public Law No: 103-3.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on House action received in Senate.
House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 71. (consideration: CR H568-569)
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment pursuant to H. Res. 71.(consideration: CR H568-569)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 71 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of senate amedment to H.R. 1. Upon adoption of this resolution, the bill shall be taken from the Speaker's table to the end that the Senate amendment shall be agreed to.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 5 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 71-27. Record Vote No: 11.
Senate roll call 11 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 5 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 71-27. Record Vote No: 11.
Senate roll call 11 · Individual votesSenate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 5 amended.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1349)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E297, E311-312)
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the passage of the measure Agreed to by Division vote: 21 - 14.
Motion to reconsider the passage of the measure tabled.
Mr. Ford (MI) moved to table the motion to reconsider the passage of the measure
Mr. Gephardt moved to reconsider the passage of the measure.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 265 - 163 (Roll no. 22).
House roll call 22 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 265 - 163 (Roll no. 22).
House roll call 22 · Individual votesOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 253 (Roll No. 21).
House roll call 21 · Individual votesThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Fawell motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Education and Labor with instructions that the Committee report the bill back to the House with an amendment which would establish procedures for initiating civil action in U.S. District Court for employees of the House covered by provisions of the bill. The bill establishes procedures for the redress of grievances under the existing Fair Employment Practices of Rule 50 of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Fawell moved to recommit with instructions to Education and Labor.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 58, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the Goodling amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 58, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 58, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the Goodling amendment.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1 as unfinished business.
Executive Comment Received from Labor.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours and 20 minutes of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Barbara B. Kennelly to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 58 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 with 3 hours and 20 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 58. (consideration: CR H379-447)
Rule H. Res. 58 passed House.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H363, H365-366, H447-448)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 58 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 with 3 hours and 20 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. H. Rept. 103-8, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. H. Rept. 103-8, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 103-8, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 103-8, Part I.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H315-316, H318-319)
Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) in the Nature of a Substitute.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Executive Comment Requested from Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E29)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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