NC H544

Establishes the "Healthy Families and Healthy Workplaces Act" requiring employers in North Carolina to provide paid sick days to employees.

Employees accrue paid sick time at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, with annual limits of 32 hours for small businesses (10 or fewer employees) and 56 hours for other employers.

Paid sick time may be used for employee's own illness or medical care, care for immediate family members' health needs, or to address effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Employers may require medical certification only for absences exceeding three consecutive workdays and cannot require disclosure of medical details or details related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Violating employers are liable for unpaid sick time plus interest, liquidated damages equal to the amount owed, and employee attorney fees; enforcement by Commissioner of Labor with two-year statute of limitations for claims.