NC H270

Establishes mandatory paid sick leave for employees in North Carolina: one hour of paid sick time for every 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 to subsequent years.

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

Requires employers to notify employees of their paid sick time rights in English and Spanish, and prohibits retaliation for requesting or using paid sick time.

Provides enforcement through the Commissioner of Labor with penalties including unpaid sick time owed plus interest, liquidated damages, and attorney fees; effective July 1, 2015.