HB2597

Kansas HB2597 establishes a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees, setting minimum requirements and rules for its provision.

Kansas HB2597 establishes a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees, allowing them to use leave for personal illness, family care, domestic abuse, sexual assault, harassment, or public health emergencies. Employees earn at least two hours of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum annual accrual limit. Accrued leave can carry over to the next year if unused. Employers must allow employees to use accrued leave for specified purposes without requiring replacement workers or reimbursement for unused leave. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.