Bill > S1840

This bill reforms sick leave policies for commonwealth employees and public higher education institution employees by establishing a maximum of 1,000 hours of unused sick leave credits. Specifically, the bill limits the number of sick leave hours that can be accumulated by state workers and employees at public colleges and universities, preventing further accrual once an employee reaches 1,000 hours. For employees who already have more than 1,000 hours of sick leave credits when the act takes effect, they will be "frozen" at their current total but can continue to accrue sick leave credits to replace any sick time they use, up to the 1,000-hour maximum. The bill requires personnel administrators and the department of higher education to update their rules and policies to reflect these changes, and the act will take effect immediately upon passage. This legislation aims to standardize and limit sick leave accumulation across state employment sectors, potentially helping to manage long-term leave liability and encourage more active use of sick leave.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1840