Caring for All Families Act

Expanded Family Care Coverage: Employees can take leave to care for a wider range of relatives, including domestic partners, in-saws, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and other extended family members (Section 2).

Support for Non-Traditional Relationships: The bill allows leave for individuals whose "close association is the equivalent of a family relationship," providing support for those without biological or legal ties (Section 2).

Increased Parental Involvement: Employees are entitled to leave to participate in or attend activities sponsored by schools or community organizations for their children or grandchildren (Section 4).

Improved Family Wellness: The bill provides leave for meeting routine family medical care needs, such as attending medical or dental appointments (Section 4).

Flexible Leave Options: Leave for parental involvement and family wellness can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule (Section 4).

Notice Requirements: Employees requesting parental involvement or family wellness leave must provide at least 7 days' notice to their employer (Section 4).

Scheduling Restrictions: For medical or care needs, employees must make a reasonable effort to schedule activities so they do not unduly disrupt their employer's operations (Section 4).

Leave Limitations: Parental involvement and family wellness leave is capped at 4 hours during any 30-day period and 24 hours during a 12-month period (Section 4).

Employer Certification Powers: Employers have the authority to require that a request for parental involvement and family wellness leave be supported by a certification (Section 4).