Definitions

In this title: (1) BLS The term BLS means the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2) Employer paid leave benefits program The term employer paid leave benefits program means a program that— (A) is provided by an employer to the employees of such employer (whether directly, under a contract with an insurer, or provided through a multiemployer plan); (B) is an option for an employer within the structure of a State paid leave benefits program in such State; and (C) meets or exceeds the requirements of the State paid leave benefits program of the State in which such employee is employed. (3) I–PLAN The term I–PLAN means the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network established in section 202(a). (4) I–PLAN agreement The term I–PLAN Agreement means the interstate agreement produced pursuant to section 202(b). (5) National intermediary The term national intermediary means a national nongovernmental workforce organization that has extensive experience partnering with the Department of Labor to operate interstate technological systems and the electronic transmission of information and data for State workforce agencies and employers. (6) Paid leave The term paid leave means an increment of compensated leave that is provided, in the case of a State paid leave benefits program, by such State or, in the case of an employer plan paid leave benefits program, by such employer for use during a period in which such individual is not working due to a qualifying reason. (7) State focal The term State focal means, with respect to a State, an individual— (A) designated by the State agency in charge of such State’s paid leave benefits program to— (i) participate in the I–PLAN; (ii) lead such State’s efforts to adopt and implement the I–PLAN Agreement; and (iii) communicate with key paid leave stakeholders across the State; and (B) who— (i) is employed by such State’s paid leave benefits program; and (ii) has knowledge, experience, and authority in paid leave matters. (8) State paid leave benefits program The State paid leave benefits program means a program under State law that provides, during any 24-month period, a total of not less than 6 weeks of paid leave to individuals— (A) for each qualifying reason; and (B) in aggregate.