House COVID Relief Bill Includes 15 Weeks of Paid Leave for Federal Parents, Caregivers - February 11, 2021
By Erich Wagner, Government Executive
House Democrats’ latest COVID relief bill would dramatically expand federal employees’ access to paid leave needed in connection with the pandemic, offering up to 600 hours of time off for those who are unable to work due to COVID-19 symptoms or self-isolation orders and those who need to care for a child whose school or daycare center is closed or relying on virtual learning.