NC H398

Allows employees to use up to 5 consecutive days of their accrued sick leave per calendar year to care for family members, including children, grandchildren, siblings, spouses, domestic partners, parents, grandparents, and others with close family-like relationships

Applies to any employer (including state and local government) that provides compensated or uncompensated job-protected sick leave; all existing employer conditions and restrictions on sick leave use remain in effect

Permits sick leave use for employees or family members who are victims of stalking, domestic violence, or sexual violence to obtain medical attention, counseling, legal services, or relocation assistance

Adds retaliation protections for employees who file complaints or participate in proceedings related to the new sick leave provisions

Effective October 1, 2025