Establishes a state-sponsored family and medical leave insurance program in West Virginia.

The bill establishes a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits Act in West Virginia. It mandates the creation of a program providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave annually for eligible employees. Employers must maintain health care benefits during leave and cannot take adverse actions against employees for exercising their rights. The program includes provisions for self-employed individuals, public education, and annual reporting to the Legislature. The act also outlines the duration, amount, and conditions of benefits, and prohibits retaliatory actions by employers.

Establishes a state-sponsored family and medical leave insurance program in West Virginia.

The bill establishes a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits Act in West Virginia. It mandates the creation of a program providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave annually for eligible employees. Employers must maintain health care benefits during leave and cannot take adverse actions against employees for exercising their rights. The program includes provisions for self-employed individuals, public education, and annual reporting to the Legislature. The act also outlines the duration, amount, and conditions of benefits, and prohibits retaliatory actions by employers.