HB 2640 Summary

• Requires employers to provide employees with a minimum of one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 72 hours per calendar year unless employer sets a higher limit.

• Permits employees to use accrued paid sick and safe time beginning on the 90th calendar day of employment for illness, medical care, public health emergencies, and absences related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

• Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who use paid sick and safe time or file complaints, with a rebuttable presumption of unlawful retaliation if adverse action occurs within 90 days of protected activity.

• Requires employers to maintain records of hours worked and paid sick and safe time taken for at least five years and to provide notice to employees in English and other languages spoken by at least 5% of the workforce.

• Establishes civil penalties of at least $250 for first violations and at least $500 for subsequent violations, plus payment of unpaid wages with interest and an additional amount equal to twice the owed wages, with a two-year statute of limitations (three years for willful violations).