Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act

The Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act establishes a federal certification program for employers that implement specific family-supportive policies. To earn certification, employers must offer paid family leave (at least 12 weeks annually for reasons like childbirth, adoption, or caring for a sick family member), paid sick days separate from other leave, childcare subsidies or on-site infant care, flexible scheduling after parental leave, and lactation support. The program, administered by the Secretary of Labor, is voluntary and requires employers to apply and demonstrate compliance with these requirements. It directly affects employers seeking recognition for their family-friendly workplace practices, not employees or existing legal obligations.