Bill > H422

This bill, titled "Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days," amends the North Carolina General Statutes by adding a new article, the "Healthy Families and Healthy Workplaces Act." The key provisions of this bill are: 1. Establishing the public policy of North Carolina to promote the general welfare of employees and their families by providing paid sick time, without jeopardizing the competitive position of North Carolina businesses. 2. Defining terms such as "child," "domestic violence," "employee," "employer," and "paid sick time." 3. Requiring employers to provide paid sick time to their employees at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 32 or 56 hours per calendar year, depending on the size of the business. 4. Allowing employees to use paid sick time for personal or family medical care, or for issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. 5. Establishing requirements for notice, recordkeeping, and enforcement, including the ability for employees to file complaints and the court to award damages and attorneys' fees. 6. Providing that the new law sets minimum requirements and does not preempt more generous policies or benefits provided by employers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/H422