Bill > HF29

This bill establishes requirements for employers to provide earned sick and safe time to their employees. Key provisions include: - Employees accrue a minimum of 1 hour of earned sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, which can be carried over up to 80 hours. - Employees can use this time for their own or a family member's illness, injury, or preventive care, as well as for needs related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. - Employers cannot retaliate against employees for requesting or using earned sick and safe time. - The bill also grants the Commissioner of Labor and Industry rulemaking authority, enforcement powers, and requires annual reporting to the legislature on violations. The bill repeals an existing law on sick leave for care of relatives and expands the requirements for earned sick and safe time. It aims to ensure workers have access to paid time off for personal and family health needs, as well as safety concerns.