H.R. 3255 — Freight Rail Workforce Health and Safety Act

This bill requires Class I railroad carriers to provide employees with at least seven days of paid sick leave per calendar year. Other forms of accrued leave or unpaid leave (e.g., personal days and vacation) do not count as days of paid sick leave. An employee's unused paid sick leave must carry over annually on January 1. An employee must be permitted to use paid sick leave for reasons including a physical or mental illness, injury, or medical condition; obtaining diagnosis, care, or preventive care;caring for the child, parent, spouse, or domestic partner of an employee, or other related individual; oran absence resulting from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. An employe...