AN ACT relating to employment.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit all employers of 75 or more employees from demoting, dismissing, disciplining, or discriminating against an employee who misses work because of duties related to being a candidate, candidate-elect, or member of the General Assembly or legislative body of a local government; require an employer grant a leave of absence if the employee requests it, not to exceed three terms for a member of the House…

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: February 27, 2025

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This bill would protect employees who serve in the Kentucky General Assembly or a local government legislative body from being fired, demoted, or punished at work because of those duties. Employers with 75 or more workers would be required to grant a leave of absence when an employee requests it, up to certain term limits depending on the office held. Employers who violate the rule would face a penalty under existing labor law. Who it may affect: employees at larger companies or organizations who run for or serve in state or local legislative office, and their employers.

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