ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
Summary
The ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act aims to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to include specific eligibility requirements for education support professionals (ESPs) and school support staff. It seeks to ensure that paraprofessionals and education support staff members can access FMLA benefits by adjusting the hours of service requirements. The bill also directs the Secretary to provide methods for calculating leave for covered educational employees.
Expected Effects
This act would expand FMLA coverage to include more education support staff. It would require employers to maintain records of expected monthly hours for these employees. This could lead to increased job security and improved work-life balance for these workers.
Potential Benefits
- Expanded FMLA eligibility for education support staff.
- Improved job security for paraprofessionals and ESPs.
- Enhanced work-life balance for covered employees.
- Standardized methods for calculating leave.
- Potential for increased employee morale and productivity.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative burden for educational agencies to track and report employee hours.
- Potential for increased costs to educational agencies due to employees taking leave.
- Possible complexities in implementing the new eligibility requirements.
- Risk of disputes over the calculation of leave time.
- Potential for some employees to be excluded if they do not meet the 60% threshold.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Congress has the power to legislate on matters related to labor and employment, as this bill amends an existing federal law (FMLA). The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).