Bill Request 336

Title AN ACT relating to leave from employment.
Bill Documents Original
Sponsors R. Roberts, J. Jenkins, L. Willner
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 337.415, relating to court-ordered appearances by employees, to prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with a crime; require an employee to give an employer reasonable notice to take leave when practicable; provide guidelines for use of paid leave; require the employer to maintain confidentiality of records and communication with employee crime victim; create a private right of action for improper discharge, discrimination, retaliation, and failing to maintain confidentiality; define terms; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties in the case of violation by employer.
Index Headings Crime Victims - Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for the employer and employee
Labor and Industry - Crime victims, leave from employment
Personnel and Employment - Crime victims, leave from employment

Actions

09/16/20 Prefiled by the sponsor(s).

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