Bill > HB899

This bill, known as the Healthy Workplaces Act, establishes comprehensive earned paid sick leave requirements for employees in Pennsylvania. The legislation mandates that workers accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 80 hours per year, which can be used for a wide range of personal and family health-related purposes, including medical treatment, preventive care, caring for ill family members, addressing domestic violence, and responding to public health emergencies. The bill covers a broad definition of "family member" and allows employees to use sick time for mental and physical health needs, school-related child care issues, and situations involving communicable disease exposure. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who use their earned sick time, and they must provide written notice of sick leave rights, display informational posters, and maintain records of sick time accrual and usage. The legislation includes robust enforcement mechanisms, allowing employees to file complaints and potentially receive back pay, administrative penalties, and legal remedies if their rights are violated. The bill aims to promote public health, support workers' economic security, and provide job-protected time for employees to address personal and family health needs without fear of workplace discipline. The act will take effect 180 days after its passage and does not prevent municipalities from enacting more generous sick leave policies.

Labor and Employment

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