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NC H875

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ashton Clemmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends North Carolina's Wage and Hour Act to allow employees to use accrued sick leave to care for family members, including children, grandchildren, siblings, spouses, parents, grandparents, and domestic partners
  • Permits employees to use up to five consecutive days of sick leave per calendar year for family care purposes, with the same conditions and restrictions that apply to personal sick leave use
  • Defines sick leave to include absences for employee illness, preventive health care, medical conditions, pregnancy, and circumstances involving stalking, domestic violence, or sexual violence
  • Adds protections against employer retaliation for employees who file complaints or participate in proceedings related to the new sick leave provision
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Enact KinCare and Safe Days

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/5/2021

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