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Code · BILL · 117th Congress · H.R. 8862 (Introduced in House) — To invest in real pro-life policies that support the American family, and for other purposes. · Sec. 6002

Sec. 6002. Certification program established

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The Secretary shall establish a national certification program to award certifications to recognize employers that have a commitment to helping employees balance employment responsibilities and family obligations (referred to in this section as family-friendly certifications ). In order to be eligible to receive a family-friendly certification, an employer shall carry out each of the following family-friendly employment policies and benefits: Assistance paying for, or referring employees to, fertility or adoption services.
Paid family leave of not less than 12 weeks per year, including the option to use leave for any of the following reasons: The birth of a child of the employee and in order to care for such child. The placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care. To address the serious health condition, including pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy loss, of the employee. To address the serious health condition of a family member. For specific military caregiving and leave.
Paid sick days for employees that are separate from time accrued as part of a paid time off policy. A subsidy for child care or policies that allow parents to work alongside their infants in safe settings. Policies that allow for flexible hours once a parent returns to work after a birth, adoption, or foster care placement. If feasible, policies that allow employees to work remotely as needed for reasons related to the care of a child. Lactation support, such as reimbursement of expressed breastmilk delivery while on travel, access to pumps, kits, and other lactation supplies and amenities, and access to lactation consultants and support.
An employer who desires to receive a family-friendly certification from the Secretary under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, containing such information, and in such manner as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall review applications submitted under subsection
(c)and award a family-friendly certification to an employer whose application demonstrates that the employer has met the requirements established under subsection
(b)regarding family-friendly policies and benefits.
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