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 a minimum of one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per year. Employees of smaller employers will accrue sick time at the same rate but with different limits. The act ensures that paid sick time is compensated at the same hourly rate and benefits as regular work, allows for the carryover of up to 80 hours of unused sick time, and requires employers to provide written notice of employee rights. It also prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising their rights under the act.

The act outlines acceptable uses for earned paid sick time, including personal illness, family care, and absences due to domestic violence or public health emergencies. Employers cannot require employees to find replacements when using sick time and may only request reasonable documentation for absences of three or more consecutive days. The bill mandates that employers provide written policies regarding sick time within 14 days of employment and display relevant information publicly by January 1, 2026. It also requires record retention for at least three years and allows for civil actions in case of violations, emphasizing that it does not interfere with collective bargaining agreements and permits municipalities to adopt their own regulations consistent with the act.