North Carolina S582 establishes a sabbatical leave program for long-term employees, promoting health, skill-building, and personal enrichment.

North Carolina S582, the Wellness Break Act, establishes a sabbatical leave program for long-term employees in the state. This program allows eligible employees to take a paid leave of between four to six weeks for health improvement, skill-building, and personal enrichment. The leave is available without using sick or vacation leave and does not affect retirement benefits. Employers must continue to provide benefits and 70% of salary during the leave. The State Human Resources Commission will develop model policies and report on the program's effectiveness.

North Carolina S582 establishes a sabbatical leave program for long-term employees, promoting health, skill-building, and personal enrichment.

North Carolina S582, the Wellness Break Act, establishes a sabbatical leave program for long-term employees in the state. This program allows eligible employees to take a paid leave of between four to six weeks for health improvement, skill-building, and personal enrichment. The leave is available without using sick or vacation leave and does not affect retirement benefits. Employers must continue to provide benefits and 70% of salary during the leave. The State Human Resources Commission will develop model policies and report on the program's effectiveness.