Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 9, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Introduced March 2, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB814

AN ACT relating to employment.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms and make the termination of employment without cause unlawful; establish amount that may be recovered for wrongful discharge; specify when the employers' internal procedures are to be used.

Wages and Hours Workforce Local Mandate Labor and Industry Personnel and Employment

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This bill would make it illegal for employers in Kentucky to fire workers without a valid reason, which would be a significant change from the current "at-will" employment standard that generally allows employers to let workers go for any reason. It sets rules for how much a worker could receive if they are wrongfully fired and requires employees to first go through their employer's internal complaint process before taking other action. Who it may affect: workers and employers across Kentucky, particularly those in workplaces that currently operate under at-will employment arrangements.

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