State lawmakers in New Mexico have unveiled a new paid family and medical leave proposal called the Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act. According to the proposed legislation, all workers in New Mexico would be eligible to take up to six weeks of paid leave to cater to medical issues, bereavement, military leave, and more. The new proposal also sees the creation of the Welcome Child fund which separately deals with maternity and paternity leave. Despite these changes, business and industry leaders have expressed opposition to the proposed bill which they believe imposes a tax increase on employers and workers.

If you have a question about the new bill and need to get in touch with representatives in the New Mexico unemployment office, visit eddcalle.com for the edd phone number and more information on how to get through to edd for assistance with family leave in New Mexico. They can provide various support ranging from general inquiries, resolving issues related to unemployment benefits, to providing specific information relating to the Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act.