Rhode Island S2737 expands temporary caregiver leave benefits to include grandchildren and care recipients, and increases leave duration to 10 weeks.

Rhode Island S2737 amends the state's temporary caregiver insurance program to expand the definition of temporary caregiver leave benefits. It includes care for a grandchild and a care recipient, defined as a person for whom the employee is responsible for providing or arranging health or safety-related care. The bill also increases the leave benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028. The changes apply to employees who take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member, including bonding with a newborn child or a child newly placed for adoption or foster care.

Rhode Island S2737 expands temporary caregiver leave benefits to include grandchildren and care recipients, and increases leave duration to 10 weeks.

Rhode Island S2737 amends the state's temporary caregiver insurance program to expand the definition of temporary caregiver leave benefits. It includes care for a grandchild and a care recipient, defined as a person for whom the employee is responsible for providing or arranging health or safety-related care. The bill also increases the leave benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028. The changes apply to employees who take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member, including bonding with a newborn child or a child newly placed for adoption or foster care.