An Act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 25, section 590b, the Caregivers Leave Act
Sponsored By: Carla J. Joseph
Enacted
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Paid caregiver leave for government and some private workers
The law gives paid administrative caregiver leave each month. Full-time Government of the Virgin Islands employees get 4 hours per month. This includes workers at boards, commissions, agencies, autonomous and semi‑autonomous agencies, and instrumentalities. Full-time employees of beneficiaries under the Industrial Development Program or employers with benefits under Act No. 4740 get 2 hours per month. You must be the primary caregiver for a seriously ill spouse, child, parent, or legal dependent, or have taken on care of an older or dependent adult under Virgin Islands law. The leave is for caregiving duties and is available each calendar year.
48-hour proof rule for paid caregiver leave
If you take caregiver leave, you must give proof to your employer within 48 hours after the absence. The proof must show the time off met the law’s caregiving rules. If you do not provide proof on time, your employer may refuse to pay you for those hours.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Carla J. Joseph
legislature
Cosponsors
Avery L. Lewis
legislature
Clifford A. Joseph, Sr.
legislature
Hubert L. Frederick
legislature
Marise C. James
legislature
Novelle E. Francis, Jr.
legislature
Ray Fonseca
legislature
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enacted
11/25/2025legislatureTo Governor
11/20/2025legislatureFloor
11/19/2025legislatureIntroduced
5/8/2025legislatureCommittee
2/26/2025legislature
Bill Text
Enacted Act
11/25/2025
Bill Text
5/8/2025
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