HB29

AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

Introduced·1/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB29 amends leave from employment laws, imposing penalties for non-compliance.

Kentucky HB29 amends existing leave from employment laws by imposing civil penalties for various violations. Employers found in violation of specific provisions, such as failing to pay wages or retaliating against employees for legal proceedings, face penalties ranging from $100 to $1,000 per offense. The bill also mandates confidentiality of employee communications related to leave requests and allows employees to use accrued leave for legal proceedings. Penalties increase for subsequent violations and include reemployment, court costs, attorney fees, and back pay.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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History

Jan 13

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 6

House

introduced in House

Jan 6

House

to Committee on Committees (H)