Bill > HB38

This bill enacts the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, which creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Trust Fund to provide eligible employees and self-employed individuals with paid leave to bond with a new child or care for a family member with a serious health condition. The bill requires employers and employees to contribute to the fund, with exceptions for employers that offer their own paid leave program. Eligible employees and self-employed individuals can receive up to 12 weeks of leave compensation from the fund, calculated based on their earnings. The bill also prohibits interference and retaliation related to taking leave, provides for appeal procedures, and allows for administrative penalties and private rights of action for violations. The bill also establishes a temporary advisory committee to provide input on the implementation of the program.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=38&year=21