The Kansas Paid Sick Time Act establishes a framework for earned paid sick time for employees, mandating that those working for employers with 15 or more employees accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year. Employees of smaller employers will also accrue sick time at the same rate, but the maximum limit will be determined by the employer. The act ensures that earned paid sick time is compensated at the same rate as regular pay and allows for the carryover of up to 80 hours of unused sick time or payment for unused time at the end of the year. Employers are required to inform employees of their rights under this act and are prohibited from retaliating against them for exercising these rights.

The act outlines specific uses for earned paid sick time, including personal illness, family care, public health emergencies, and situations involving domestic violence or stalking. It prohibits employers from requiring employees to find replacements when using sick time and allows for reasonable documentation requests for absences exceeding three consecutive days. The bill also includes enforcement mechanisms, requiring employers to maintain records of hours worked and sick time for at least three years, and it emphasizes the confidentiality of health-related information. Overall, the Kansas Paid Sick Time Act aims to enhance employee protections and ensure fair access to earned paid sick time while respecting existing collective bargaining agreements and employer policies that offer greater benefits.