Bill > HB801

This bill creates new protections for employees who are candidates, candidates-elect, or members of various legislative bodies in Kentucky. Specifically, employers with 75 or more employees would be prohibited from demoting, dismissing, disciplining, or discriminating against employees who are running for or serving in legislative positions, including the General Assembly, city legislative bodies, consolidated local government councils, urban-county government councils, charter county government legislatures, and unified local government bodies. The bill allows employees elected or appointed to such positions to request a leave of absence, which can be paid or unpaid, with specific term limits: three terms for House of Representatives members, two terms for Senate members, and two terms for members of local legislative bodies. The legislation ensures that such leave does not prevent employees from working or impact their job seniority. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for employers who violate these protections, including civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 for each offense, and provides legal recourse for employees who are impacted by violations, including the ability to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees.

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