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KY HB24
Bill
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Burke
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AI Summary
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Requires employers to provide new employees with a written good-faith estimate of their work schedule at time of hire, including average monthly hours and information about on-call shifts
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Mandates employers provide written work schedules at least 7 calendar days in advance and maintain a voluntary standby list for employees willing to work additional hours to cover absences or unanticipated needs
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Establishes a 10-hour rest period requirement between shifts, with employees receiving 1.5 times regular pay if they work during this rest period (except for roadside assistance services)
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Requires compensation for employer-initiated schedule changes made without required advance notice: 1 hour of pay for added shifts or time, and half-pay for each hour subtracted or canceled
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Imposes civil penalties of $500 to $2,000 per violation for non-compliance, with each day of a continuing violation counted as a separate offense
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to employment schedules.
Local Mandate
Last Action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
1/13/2026