H.R.4763

PTO Act Protected Time Off Act

Introduced·7/25/25

The Protected Time Off Act mandates employers to provide paid annual leave to employees.

The Protected Time Off Act requires employers to provide paid annual leave to employees, ensuring they earn at least 1 hour of leave for every 25 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours per year. Employers must allow employees to use this leave for any reason and provide reasonable alternatives if a request is denied. Employers are also required to notify employees about their paid annual leave policy and maintain records of compliance.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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History

Jul 25, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 25, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.