Texas HB5326 establishes a family and medical leave program for employees.

Texas HB5326 creates a family and medical leave program for employees in Texas. Employers must contribute to a fund managed by the Texas Workforce Commission. Employees are entitled to at least 12 weeks of leave for serious health conditions, caring for family members with serious health conditions, or spending time with a child due to birth or placement for adoption or foster care. The leave must be taken concurrently with any leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Employees receive 67 percent of their average weekly wage during leave, with a minimum of $100 per week.

Texas HB5326 establishes a family and medical leave program for employees.

Texas HB5326 creates a family and medical leave program for employees in Texas. Employers must contribute to a fund managed by the Texas Workforce Commission. Employees are entitled to at least 12 weeks of leave for serious health conditions, caring for family members with serious health conditions, or spending time with a child due to birth or placement for adoption or foster care. The leave must be taken concurrently with any leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Employees receive 67 percent of their average weekly wage during leave, with a minimum of $100 per week.