Bill > HB415

This bill amends the existing Healthy Workplaces Act to modify the notification requirements for employees using earned sick leave when the need for leave is not foreseeable. Specifically, instead of the previous requirement that employees notify their employer "as soon as practicable" when the need for sick leave is unexpected, the bill now mandates that employees notify their employer orally or in writing according to the employer's written policy. The bill maintains the existing provisions about earned sick leave, including the accrual rate of one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, a maximum of 64 hours of sick leave per 12-month period, and the various reasons employees can use sick leave (such as personal illness, family care, medical appointments, and addressing domestic violence). The bill emphasizes that employers cannot require employees to find a replacement worker or use other paid leave before using earned sick leave, and continues to protect employees' rights under the Healthy Workplaces Act by ensuring sick leave can be used for a variety of personal and family health-related needs.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=415&year=25