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This bill establishes the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in New Mexico. The key provisions are: The bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Fund, which will be funded by mandatory payroll deductions from employees and employers. The fund will provide leave compensation to eligible employees and self-employed individuals for up to 12 weeks per year for family, medical, safe, and qualifying exigency leave. The leave compensation is calculated based on the employee's or self-employed individual's wages and will be administered by the Workforce Solutions Department. The bill also allows private employers to apply for an exemption if they offer a paid leave program that meets or exceeds the requirements of the state program. The bill prohibits retaliation against employees who take leave and establishes appeal procedures for adverse determinations. The bill preempts local ordinances on paid family and medical leave, but allows local governments to establish leave policies for their own employees.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=6&year=24