S.B. 516 Summary

• Allows employees to take four weeks of family leave per calendar year for domestic or sexual violence matters, separate from and in addition to existing victim leave under section 378-72.

• Permits family leave for seeking safety, medical attention, or victim services related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or the employee's minor child.

• Requires employers to accept certification from health care providers, victim services organizations, employees' attorneys or advocates, or police/court records documenting the domestic or sexual violence.

• Mandates employers maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to the employee's domestic or sexual violence status and family leave requests, with exceptions only for employee consent, court orders, or legal requirements.

• Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.