HB 8578·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT ACT OF 2013
IntroducedFiled May 22, 2026
Sponsor: O'Brien
Latest Action
05/29/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)
May 29, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for employers to refuse to hire, fire, or treat employees unfairly because they have family caregiving duties. It also requires employers to consider flexible scheduling, remote work, or adjusted hours unless doing so would cause undue hardship. The Human Rights Commission would enforce the rule and provide remedies.
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