Supporters Will Try Again To Pass Paid Family & Medical Leave Next Year
The Paid Family & Medical Leave Task Force presented its recommendations to lawmakers on Monday.
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The Paid Family & Medical Leave Task Force presented its recommendations to lawmakers on Monday.
When New Mexicans face the life circumstances that make it impossible for them to work, there’s no guarantee that their boss will keep paying them or that they can keep their job. A proposal to change that — which lawmakers have been talking about for decades — will return in January in the upcoming legislative session in Santa Fe.
Legislation to be heard in January would allow workers to take up to 12 weeks of leave per year and still receive part of their income
Measure would allow workers to take leave and keep their jobs
The United States is the only wealthy country globally that does not offer a guaranteed paid family leave. However, 11 states, including California and New York, have passed paid family leave legislation. New Mexico could follow suit during the next legislative session in January. Reporter Taylor Velazquez has more about the potential impacts for both employers and employees.