The bill amends the "Earned Sick Time Act" to enhance workers' rights to earn sick time for personal or family health needs, including circumstances related to domestic violence and certain crimes. Notably, the term "sexual assault" has been replaced with "certain crimes" in the title and throughout the text. The bill also updates definitions, such as changing "Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs" to "Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity," and clarifying the definition of "committed relationship." Additionally, it expands the definition of "family member" and introduces "violent crime" as a new category relevant to the use of earned sick time.

Furthermore, the bill specifies the conditions under which earned sick time can be used, including for medical care related to the employee's or family member's health, as well as for situations involving domestic violence or violent crimes. It allows employers to require advance notice for foreseeable sick time usage and outlines documentation requirements for absences longer than three consecutive days. The bill emphasizes confidentiality regarding any health information or details related to domestic violence or violent crimes, ensuring that such information is treated with discretion and only disclosed with the employee's consent.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 408.962, 408.964