The bill amends section 54-06-14 of the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the provisions regarding annual and sick leave for state employees. It introduces new stipulations, including the requirement for state agencies to grant new hires forty hours of "new hire leave" to be used within their first year of employment, which will not carry over or be paid out upon separation. Additionally, the bill establishes a framework for annual leave, allowing a minimum of one working day and a maximum of two working days per month based on tenure, with the possibility of exceeding this amount for hard-to-fill positions. Sick leave is also defined, with a minimum of one working day and a maximum of one and a half working days per month.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that state agencies formulate and adopt rules governing the granting of annual and sick leave, ensuring these rules align with the employment factors of each agency. It also specifies that employees with at least ten continuous years of service are entitled to a lump sum payment for unused sick leave, calculated based on their salary at the time of separation. The agency responsible for the employee will make this payment from appropriated funds. The bill aims to clarify and improve the leave policies for state employees, ensuring fair compensation and benefits.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-06-14
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 54-06-14
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-06-14