NC S536

Requires employers to provide paid sick days to employees at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, accruing at the start of employment.

Limits annual accrual to 32 hours for small businesses (10 or fewer employees) and 56 hours for other employers, with carryover from year to year.

Permits use of paid sick time for employee's own illness, family member care, preventative medical appointments, and to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Exempts volunteers, certain exempt workers under wage and hour law, and domestic workers employed in their employer's residence.

Effective July 1, 2013, with enforcement by the Commissioner of Labor and remedies including unpaid sick time, interest, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees for violations.