SB216

Establishing the Kansas paid sick time act, setting accrual, usage and employer obligations regarding earned paid sick time and making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees exercising rights under the act.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB216 establishes the Kansas Paid Sick Time Act, setting accrual, usage, and employer obligations for earned paid sick time.

Kansas SB216, the Kansas Paid Sick Time Act, mandates employers to provide employees with earned paid sick time for various health-related and safety-related reasons. Employees accrue one hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, with limits based on employer size. Employers must inform employees of their rights and provide written notice of earned paid sick time policies. The act prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising their rights and allows employees to bring civil actions for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Citing Rule 11(b), motion to withdraw from committee failed. - Yea: 9 Nay: 30

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History

Mar 27, 2025

Senate

Senate Citing Rule 11(b), motion to withdraw from committee failed. Yea: 9 Nay: 30

Feb 6, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced