Q&A
Questions on caregiver definition in Intro 871
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Council Member Nantasha M. Williams inquires about potential challenges in defining 'caregiver' within Intro 871, particularly in multi-parent households. CCHR Senior Policy Counsel Hillary Scrivani responds, noting the current definition and expressing openness to stakeholder input for potential updates.
- Current definition includes care for minor children and adult family members with disabilities
- CCHR emphasizes the importance of clarity in the definition
- CCHR is open to stakeholder input and discussions about updating the definition if the bill moves forward
Nantasha M. Williams
1:58:33
Does CCHR foresee any hurdles in relations to the definition of caregiver within the context of intro 871?
1:58:41
For example, for parental caregivers living in a multi parent home, would CCHR's interpretation be that both parents qualify for a workplace accommodation?
1:58:51
Should they seek 1?
1:58:52
Or does CCHR envision that there needs to be some sort of disclosure to employers on how many caregivers the dependent is reliant on?
Hillary Scrivani
1:59:04
Thank you for your question, Chair Williams.
1:59:07
I think that so the current definition of caregiver is a person who provides care for a minor, or excuse me, direct and ongoing care for a minor child or a care recipient, which is, you know, inclusive of an adult family member with a disability or something of that nature.
1:59:25
I think at this stage, we don't have any specific
Nantasha M. Williams
1:59:29
feedback
Hillary Scrivani
1:59:29
on the current caregiver definition, but as we spoke in the question and answers earlier and referred to in our testimony, we think clarity is key.
1:59:39
And, if if the bill was to move forward with reasonable accommodations, we would look forward to hearing from stakeholders, and and speaking with counsel, you know, about if an update to the definition would be appropriate.
Nantasha M. Williams
1:59:55
Thank you.
