HF 4462 Summary

• Department shall not impose monetary penalties for initial violations of earned sick and safe time requirements until after January 1, 2025.

• Employees must work at least 80 hours per year to qualify for earned sick and safe time; additional exemptions added for minors under 18, employees working 25 hours or fewer per week, seasonal workers of 20 weeks or fewer, and per diem or intermittent workers.

• Accrual rate changed from one hour per 30 hours worked to one hour per 40 hours worked, with maximum of 48 hours per year; employers with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees may pay accrued time at half the hourly rate.

• Expanded definition of "family member" to include siblings, stepsiblings, parents, grandparents, and up to one individual annually designated by the employee.

• New employers may opt not to provide paid earned sick and safe time during their first 12 consecutive months of operation; employees may use accrued time after 90-day waiting period.