Kentucky HB771 establishes earned paid sick leave for employees, including accrual rates and permissible uses.

Kentucky HB771 mandates that employers provide earned paid sick leave to employees, accruing at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. Employees can use this leave for personal illness, injury, or health condition, care for a family member, or due to being a victim of domestic violence. Employers may require documentation for leave exceeding three days. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, including failure to provide leave, retaliation against employees, and other specified infractions.

Kentucky HB771 establishes earned paid sick leave for employees, including accrual rates and permissible uses.

Kentucky HB771 mandates that employers provide earned paid sick leave to employees, accruing at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked. Employees can use this leave for personal illness, injury, or health condition, care for a family member, or due to being a victim of domestic violence. Employers may require documentation for leave exceeding three days. The bill also outlines civil penalties for violations, including failure to provide leave, retaliation against employees, and other specified infractions.