Bill
A 5322
Overview: Bill Number: A 5322, Title: Relates to paid sick leave provided by employers with full-time employee equivalents, Status: REFERRED TO LABOR, Introduced: February 13, 2025
Overview: Bill Number: A 5322, Title: Relates to paid sick leave provided by employers with full-time employee equivalents, Status: REFERRED TO LABOR, Introduced: February 13, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a statewide requirement for employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The goal is to ensure that workers can take time off to address their own health needs or care for family members without risking their financial security.
Key Provisions:
- Requires employers with 5 or more full-time equivalent employees to provide at least 7 days of paid sick leave per year
- Allows employees to use sick leave for their own illness, injury, or medical condition, as well as to care for a family member
- Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who use their sick leave
- Provides for the accrual of sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Employees of businesses with 5 or more full-time equivalent workers, who will gain access to paid sick leave
- Employers, who will need to adjust their policies and practices to comply with the new requirements
- Families, who may benefit from increased access to paid time off for caregiving responsibilities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Labor committee for further consideration. If passed and signed into law, the paid sick leave requirements would take effect 6 months after the effective date of the legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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