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ID S1294
Bill
Status
2/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
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Employers that offer sick leave cannot count earned or accrued sick leave taken according to the employer's written policy as an absence subject to discipline or adverse action.
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Employers cannot restrict employees from using earned or accrued sick leave for illness, injury, health conditions, or medical diagnosis needs.
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The law does not require employers to pay out unused sick leave upon employee termination, resignation, retirement, or other separation from employment.
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Effective date is July 1, 2022, with an emergency declaration for immediate implementation.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that an employer may not penalize an employee for using earned or accrued sick leave.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Commerce & Human Resources
2/14/2022