AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

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 the prosecution of the 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…

Introduced: February 11, 2026

Last action: February 19, 2026

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This bill would protect employees who are crime victims from being fired or punished by their employer for taking time off to attend court proceedings related to the crime committed against them. It also requires employers to keep information about an employee's status as a crime victim confidential. Employees would need to give their employer reasonable notice when possible, and the bill sets rules for how paid leave is used during that time. Employers who violate these protections could face civil penalties and lawsuits. Who it may affect: employees who are crime victims and their employers.

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