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House adopts committee amendment to H.856 to align medical-leave language with federal FMLA
Summary
The House adopted a committee amendment to H.856 that substitutes the term "health care provider" for "physician," defines "serious health condition," and aligns state definitions with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act; the amendment was adopted and third reading ordered.
The House approved a committee amendment to H.856 that updates Vermont’s Parental and Family Leave Act language to align with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Member for Morgan, presenting the Committee on General and Housing's recommendation, summarized the amendment, noting it replaces the term…
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