Kentucky HB556 establishes family care leave for employees to care for a child or family member with a serious health condition.
Kentucky HB556 amends state law to allow employees to take up to twelve work weeks of unpaid family care leave within a twelve-month period. This leave can be used to care for a child or a family member with a serious health condition. The bill defines "family member" and "serious health condition," and it mandates that employers keep related medical information confidential. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who use this leave. The bill also outlines civil penalties for employers who violate related provisions.
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