S.635

Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Leave

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S635 establishes a "Healthy Families and Healthy Workplaces Act" to ensure all workers have earned paid sick days for their own health.

North Carolina S635, the "Healthy Families and Healthy Workplaces Act," mandates that employers provide paid sick time to employees for their own health needs, care for immediate family members, and for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Employers cannot require employees to find a replacement or disclose details of their medical condition. Paid sick time accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, with limits of 32 hours for small businesses and 56 hours for other employers.

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed