Bill > HB680

This bill aims to protect employees who work for employers that do not provide affordable health insurance by prohibiting those employers from requiring doctor's notes when an employee is absent from work. The bill defines key terms such as "affordable health insurance benefits" as health coverage that costs no more than 9.02 percent of the area's median annual household income, and applies to employers with six or more employees and employees who work at least 20 hours per week for more than 31 days. Health insurance benefits are broadly defined to include group health plans, health reimbursement arrangements, and wellness stipends. Specifically, if an employer does not offer health insurance that meets the affordability criteria, they cannot demand medical documentation from employees who are absent from work. The bill also requires the relevant government department to develop rules and regulations to implement these provisions, and it repeals any existing laws that conflict with its requirements.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70982