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This bill establishes the Kansas Paid Sick Time Act, which will require employers to provide earned paid sick time to employees beginning January 1, 2026. Employees will accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, with different limits based on employer size: businesses with 15 or more employees can allow up to 56 hours per year, while smaller businesses can provide up to 40 hours annually. Employees can use this time for personal or family medical care, public health emergencies, preventative care, and addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill protects employees from retaliation for using earned sick time and allows them to carry over up to 80 hours of unused time to the next year or be paid out for unused hours. Employers must provide written notice about earned sick time policies, maintain records of hours worked and sick time used, and keep employee health information confidential. The law applies to most employees, with some exceptions like volunteers, casual workers, and certain government employees. Employees have the right to file civil actions for violations, and employers who willfully violate the act can face misdemeanor charges and financial penalties. The act provides minimum requirements and does not prevent employers from offering more generous sick time policies.

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