AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

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;…

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 26, 2025

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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. It sets rules for how employees must notify their employer, how paid leave can be used, and requires employers to keep information about the employee's situation confidential. Employers who violate these protections could face penalties and be sued by the affected employee. Who it may affect: Employees who are crime victims or have an immediate family member who is a crime victim, and their employers.

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