HB 287
AN ACT relating to leave from employment.
In Plain Language
This bill protects employees who are crime victims by allowing them to take time off to attend court proceedings related to their case without being fired or punished. Employees must give their employer reasonable notice when possible, and employers must keep the employee's information private. If an employer breaks these rules, the employee can sue for damages.
Official summary
Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to define terms; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with a crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and failing to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for employer violations.
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Latest action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Feb 7, 2025
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