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This bill, the Healthy Workplaces Act, would enact requirements for earned sick leave in New Mexico. Key provisions include: - Employees must accrue at least 1 hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 64 hours per year. Employers can provide more generous policies. - Employees can use earned sick leave for their own or a family member's medical care, school meetings related to a child's health or disability, and absences related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. - Employers must provide written notice to employees about their sick leave rights and post this information. Employers must also maintain records of employee hours worked and sick leave used. - The bill prohibits retaliation against employees for using sick leave. Employees can file civil lawsuits for violations, with damages up to 3 times the wages owed or $500. The state's labor relations division will also enforce the law. - The law takes effect on July 1, 2022 and provides minimum requirements, allowing more generous policies from employers or collective bargaining agreements.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=20&year=21