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Committee reviews proposed amendment to H.461 that would narrow job-protection for employees on unpaid leave
Summary
Committee members reviewed a proposed amendment to H.461 (expanding unpaid leave access) that would allow employers to hire permanent replacements if they cannot find a temporary worker, potentially weakening job-protection on return from leave. Legislative counsel and staff discussed statutory exceptions and federal compatibility concerns.
The House General & Housing Committee on March 20, 2025, discussed a proposed amendment to H.461, the bill on expanding employee access to unpaid leave. Committee members were briefed that the amendment—filed and placed on the calendar—would broaden an existing statutory exception that permits employers to replace employees who perform unique services and whose absence would cause substantial economic injury.
A committee member explained the amendment is intended to add a scenario: if an employer cannot find a temporary replacement willing to take the position during the leave, the employer could hire a permanent…
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