We have received text from H.R. 4763: Protected Time Off Act. This bill was received on 2025-07-25, and currently has 44 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the "Protected Time Off Act," aims to establish requirements for employers to provide paid annual leave to their employees. Here’s a summary of its key provisions:
1. Definitions
The bill includes definitions of several terms:- **Covered Employee**: Refers to individuals working for employers, including government employees and certain federal employees.- **Employer**: Defined as any person or entity engaged in commerce that employs one or more employees.2. Paid Annual Leave
Employers must provide:- A minimum of **one hour of paid annual leave for every 25 hours worked**.- A maximum limit of **80 hours of paid leave per year** for employees, although employers can choose to provide more.- Employees can start earning this leave from their first day of employment.3. Usage of Leave
Employees are allowed to use their paid leave for any reason, and:- They are entitled to compensation equivalent to their regular earnings while on leave.- They can use their leave in hourly increments or the smallest time unit used by the employer's payroll system.- Employees can carry over up to **40 hours of unused leave** to the next year, but must also notify the employer about their need for leave.4. Employer Responsibilities
Employers are required to:- Notify employees about the leave policy at the start of their employment, through employee handbooks, and by posting information conspicuously.- Provide a system to track how much paid leave each employee has accrued.5. Employee Rights
The bill prohibits employers from:- Discriminating against employees who use their paid leave or retaliating against them.- Requiring employees to find replacements for their duties when taking leave.6. Enforcement and Remedies
The Secretary of Labor is authorized to:- Investigate complaints about violations of this act, similar to the procedures under the Fair Labor Standards Act.- Employees are allowed to bring lawsuits against employers for violations, seeking back pay and damages.7. Effect on Other Laws
The act does not override any state or local laws that provide more generous leave provisions. Employers must still comply with existing contracts or collective agreements that offer better rights than those outlined in this bill.8. Public Awareness Campaign
A public awareness campaign must be initiated by the Secretary of Labor within a year of the bill being enacted to inform employees of their rights under this act.9. Effective Date
The provisions of this act would go into effect 180 days after it is enacted, with specific conditions for existing collective bargaining agreements.Relevant Companies
None found.Representative Seth Magaziner Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Seth Magaziner:
- H.R.4893: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces receive appropriate credit toward public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4763: PTO Act
- H.R.4699: To amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4106: Prevent Illegal Gun Sales Act
- H.R.3776: Don’t Settle for Bribes Act of 2025
- H.R.2865: New England Coastal Protection Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Seth Magaziner on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Magaziner.
Representative Seth Magaziner Net Worth
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