Employees can file discrimination claims without needing to request reinstatement for paid family medical leave benefits.

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to allow employees to file discrimination claims without needing to request reinstatement for paid family medical leave benefits. It also permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim, and provides for attorneys' fees and costs. Employees who have claimed or attempted to claim compensation from their employer, requested a claim form for injuries received in the course of employment, or claimed or attempted to claim any benefits are protected from discrimination.

Employees can file discrimination claims without needing to request reinstatement for paid family medical leave benefits.

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to allow employees to file discrimination claims without needing to request reinstatement for paid family medical leave benefits. It also permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim, and provides for attorneys' fees and costs. Employees who have claimed or attempted to claim compensation from their employer, requested a claim form for injuries received in the course of employment, or claimed or attempted to claim any benefits are protected from discrimination.