MS HB810

Requires employers with 18 or more employees to provide paid sick and safe leave: 3 days in 2021, 4 days in 2022, and 5 days annually thereafter (accruing at 1 hour per 35 hours worked).

Allows employees to use paid sick and safe leave for their own health care, caring for family members, public health emergencies, school closures, and situations involving domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Exempts employers offering at least 24 hours (2021), 32 hours (2022), or 40 hours (thereafter) of paid time off or paid sick leave; also exempts employers with fewer than 18 employees, state/municipal employees, and certain healthcare workers.

Prohibits employers from requiring disclosure of personal health details or reasons for leave related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; requires confidential treatment of such information.

Preempts municipalities from imposing higher paid leave requirements, establishes civil penalties starting at $100 for violations, and directs the Attorney General to develop multilingual outreach and enforcement guidelines.