DelawareEmployers would face family leave fines starting at different times
If it becomes law, Delaware would fine employers $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, with the start date based on which family leave rule they break.
What it does
Employers who break leave or job protections, or retaliate against workers, would face $1,000 to $5,000 in fines for each violation once the bill becomes law.
Employers who break other rules in the family and medical leave insurance program would face $1,000 to $5,000 in fines per violation starting January 1, 2027.
Argument forFines that start as soon as the bill becomes law could discourage employers from breaking leave protections or retaliating against workers.
Argument againstWaiting until 2027 to fine other program violations could give employers less reason to meet those duties before then.
More detail
Delaware would fine employers $1,000 to $5,000 for each covered violation. This covers employers who break the program's leave and job protection rules or its rules against retaliation. These fines would apply as soon as the bill becomes law.
Delaware would fine employers $1,000 to $5,000 for each other program violation. This covers employer violations of the family and medical leave insurance program other than its leave and job protection rules and rules against retaliation. These fines would apply starting January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 17Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 8 On Its MeritsLatest
- Jun 17Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 181, and Assigned to Labor Committee in HouseIntroduced
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