Bill > HB138

This bill establishes a comprehensive earned paid sick leave policy for employees in Kentucky, requiring employers to provide paid sick leave that accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Employees begin accruing leave upon hire but cannot use it until after 90 days of employment, with a maximum accrual of 40 hours for employers with fewer than 10 employees and 72 hours for larger employers. The leave can be used for personal medical needs, caring for a child, parent, or spouse with health issues, and addressing situations related to domestic violence, such as obtaining medical treatment, legal protection, or relocating. Employees must provide reasonable notice when using sick leave, and employers may require documentation for leave exceeding three days. The bill prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who use earned sick leave and mandates that employers inform new hires about their sick leave entitlements. Employers who violate these provisions can be assessed civil penalties of at least $500 per offense, with each day and each affected employee constituting a separate offense, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce these penalties.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb138.html