HB2297 Summary

• Changes military leave calculations from a 30-day limit per two consecutive years to up to three times the average regularly scheduled work hours per week annually and up to six times that amount in any two consecutive years.

• Allows military leave to be used in any combination of an employee's work schedule rather than being limited to full days, accommodating varying work schedules and occupations.

• Applies to members of the National Guard and United States armed forces reserves employed by the state, counties, cities, towns, and political subdivisions.

• Military leave periods cannot be deducted from an employee's vacation time, and employees cannot be charged for days they were not scheduled to work.

• Employees must be returned to their previous position or a higher commensurate position upon return from military duty without loss of seniority or precedence.