Plain English Breakdown
The source material confirms the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but does not confirm if it has been signed into law or its effective date.
DeAndre Thompson Parental Bereavement Protection Act
This bill proposes to change state laws in Georgia to provide limited bereavement and extended compassionate leave for certain employees under specific conditions.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Titles 20, 34, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding education, labor relations, and public employment.
- Provides definitions for terms used in the new leave policies.
- Prohibits certain actions by employers against employees using this leave.
- Creates a legal cause of action and remedy if rights under the law are violated.
- Requires rules and regulations to be written to explain how the system works.
Who It Names or Affects
- Certain employees in Georgia who meet conditions set by the bill.
- Employers operating within education, labor relations, and public employment sectors covered by Titles 20, 34, and 45.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not state the exact number of days allowed for bereavement or compassionate leave.
- It is unclear from this source which specific family members qualify an employee for these leaves.
- The effective date when this law begins to apply has not been listed in the provided material.