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Committee hears walk‑through of technical fixes to Parental and Family Leave Act to include flight crews and teachers
Summary
Legislative counsel walked the committee through a bill that would reference federal FMLA definitions so flight crews and certain full‑time teachers who meet federal thresholds qualify under the state Parental and Family Leave Act; members debated adding specific job titles versus broad definition changes and requested further testimony.
The Committee on General & Housing received a walk‑through of a bill that would make technical changes to Vermont’s Parental and Family Leave Act (PFLA) so workers covered under certain federal FMLA exceptions — specifically airline flight crews and some teachers — would be eligible for state benefits if they meet federal thresholds.
Legislative counsel explained the change would add a reference to portions of the Code…
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