26RS HB 29

Actions

Last Action	01/06/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to leave from employment.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement	Local Mandate
Bill Request Number	257
Sponsor	L. Burke
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 337.415 to define "crime," "immediate family," and "victim"; prohibit employers from discharging or retaliating against an employee who is a crime victim when the employee takes leave to attend proceedings associated with the prosecution of the 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, or failure to maintain confidentiality; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations by an employer.
Index Headings of Original Version	Crime Victims - Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for the employer and employee Labor And Industry - Crime victims, leave from employment for investigative and court proceedings Personnel And Employment - Crime victims, leave from employment for investigative and court proceedings Workforce - Leave from employment for court appearances, requirements for employer and employee Civil Actions - Crime victims, right to leave from employment to attend proceedings