HB 632
AN ACT relating to leave from employment.
In Plain Language
This bill protects employees who are crime victims by letting them take time off to attend court proceedings without losing their job or facing retaliation from their employer. Employees must give reasonable notice when possible, and employers must keep the employee's victim status confidential. Employers who fire, punish, or fail to protect the privacy of an employee crime victim can be sued, and violations carry penalties.
Official summary
Amend KRS 337.415 to define terms "crime," "immediate family," and "victim"; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with the prosecution of 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 violations by an employer.
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Latest action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Feb 26, 2025
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