Workers would gain up to 80 hours of paid vacation and personal time each year.
This bill, called the "Protected Time Off Act," would require most employers to provide paid vacation and personal leave to their employees. This specifically means vacation and personal time, not sick leave, family leave, or other types of time off. Workers would earn at least one hour of paid time off for every 25 hours worked, up to 80 hours per year, which they could use for any reason. This changes the current system where many employers are not required to offer paid annual leave.
Currently, there is no federal law requiring employers to provide paid vacation or personal leave, so many workers do not have this benefit. This bill would create a national standard, requiring most employers to offer paid annual leave, ensuring employees can take time off for any reason without losing wages. It also clarifies that this paid annual leave is distinct from other types of leave like sick leave or family leave.
HR 4763 · 119th Congress · July 25, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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