Extends paid family leave benefits to construction employees under collective bargaining agreements.

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to extend paid family leave benefits to construction employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees must have been employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by a covered employer. The bill also ensures that these employees maintain their existing health benefits during the family leave period. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Extends paid family leave benefits to construction employees under collective bargaining agreements.

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to extend paid family leave benefits to construction employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees must have been employed for at least twenty-six of the last thirty-nine weeks by a covered employer. The bill also ensures that these employees maintain their existing health benefits during the family leave period. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.