Kentucky SB356 establishes protections for employees running for public office and penalizes violations of these protections.

Kentucky SB356 creates protections for employees who are candidates or members of public offices, prohibiting employers from demoting, dismissing, or discriminating against them. Employers with 75 or more employees must grant leave of absence to such employees, which can be paid or unpaid and last up to four terms for House members, three terms for Senate members, or three terms for other local officials. The bill imposes civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 for violations and allows aggrieved parties to seek injunctive relief and recover damages, including attorney fees.

Kentucky SB356 establishes protections for employees running for public office and penalizes violations of these protections.

Kentucky SB356 creates protections for employees who are candidates or members of public offices, prohibiting employers from demoting, dismissing, or discriminating against them. Employers with 75 or more employees must grant leave of absence to such employees, which can be paid or unpaid and last up to four terms for House members, three terms for Senate members, or three terms for other local officials. The bill imposes civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 for violations and allows aggrieved parties to seek injunctive relief and recover damages, including attorney fees.