HB623

AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

Introduced·2/11/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB623 amends leave from employment laws to protect employees from discrimination and retaliation.

Kentucky HB623 amends the state's leave from employment laws to protect employees from discrimination and retaliation. Employers are prohibited from discharging or discriminating against employees who take leave for legal proceedings related to crimes they or their immediate family have suffered. Employers must also allow employees to use accrued leave for such legal proceedings. Violations result in civil penalties ranging from $100 to $1,000 per offense, with additional penalties for continued violations.

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Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 19

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Feb 11

House

introduced in House

Feb 11

House

to Committee on Committees (H)