Bill > HB193

This bill modifies existing laws regarding paid sick leave and establishes a new paid parental leave program. For paid sick leave, employers with 10 or more employees will be required to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a yearly accrual and usage cap of 56 hours, and employees can carry over unused leave. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which paid sick leave can be used, including for family members and in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and outlines employer requirements for documentation and employee rights. A new Paid Parental Leave Program will be administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, funded by a .15% employee contribution on wages, and will provide benefits for employees caring for a new child (birth, adoption, or guardianship) for up to 8 to 12 weeks, with eligibility based on base period wages and employment duration. The bill also introduces potential employer surcharges for the paid parental leave program and the employment assistance and training program, and includes provisions for child support deductions from paid parental leave benefits, as well as adjustments to unemployment benefit calculations and dependent allowances. The paid parental leave program is set to begin on January 1, 2030, and certain provisions related to unemployment insurance require federal approval to take effect.