Select a different bill



HB 0824 - "The Paid Sick Leave Act"; enact

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Alexander, Kimberly 66th (D)
Last Action: 1/26/2016 - House Second Readers
House Committee: I&L
Assigned To:
Local Board GovernanceNext Bill
OtherNext Bill
PersonnelNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 36 2911ER  Requires employers to implement a sick leave policy that allows an employee to earn and accrue at least 556 hours of paid sick leave per year.  Leave shall accrue at the rate of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.  Unused leave may be carried over from one year to the next. Leave may be used beginning on the ninetieth day of employment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

 


Bill Summary from the State Site - Click for the State Summary Page / Click for Current Full Text