This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 34-01 of the North Dakota Century Code that mandates employee leave for rest and worship. Specifically, it prohibits employers from denying employees leave on Sundays or on days they observe as religious holidays. The bill stipulates that any leave requested must be for a minimum duration of twenty-four continuous hours.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the labor commissioner, who will receive and investigate reports of violations, and may impose a fine of five hundred dollars on employers found in violation. The commissioner also has the authority to refer cases to the county state's attorney. However, an employer is exempt from penalties if the leave request was denied due to an unavoidable emergency.