Prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against employees unable to work due to a state of emergency.

The bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who cannot work due to a declared state of emergency. It also prohibits employers from requiring employees to use sick, personal, or other leave for absences due to the emergency. The bill defines "employee" to exclude medical personnel required to maintain essential healthcare services and "employer" to exclude public safety agencies and certain contractors. Employers who violate the provisions face civil penalties up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

Prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against employees unable to work due to a state of emergency.

The bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who cannot work due to a declared state of emergency. It also prohibits employers from requiring employees to use sick, personal, or other leave for absences due to the emergency. The bill defines "employee" to exclude medical personnel required to maintain essential healthcare services and "employer" to exclude public safety agencies and certain contractors. Employers who violate the provisions face civil penalties up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.