SB 360

                SPONSOR:
                Sen. Townsend & Rep. Romer
        DELAWARE STATE SENATE
        153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
        SENATE BILL NO. 360
        AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
        Section 1. Amend § 3701, Title 19 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
        § 3701. Definitions.
        For purposes of this chapter:
        (3) “Covered individual” means an individual who meets all of the following:
        a.
        Has been employed for at least 12 months by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested.
        [Repealed.]
        b. Has been employed for at least 1,250 hours of service with the employer during the previous 12-month period. For purposes of determining whether an individual meets the service hours requirement under this paragraph (3)b., the legal standards established under the FMLA apply.
        c. The administrative requirements under this chapter.
        d. Has submitted an application under this chapter.
        SYNOPSIS
        This Act changes the eligibility for Delaware's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program ("Program") by removing the requirement that an individual be employed for at least 12 months by an employer with respect to whom leave is requested. This change would make eligible for the Program individuals who meet the hours-of-service requirement in less than 12 months.
        Author: Senator Townsend