HB 1647

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Civil Rights Commission (Icrc) Agencies; Department Of Labor (Dol) Agencies; State Personnel Department (Spd) Health; Behavioral Health; Generally

Abstract

Entitles an employee to at least 36 hours of paid mental health leave per calendar year. Provides that unused paid mental health leave rolls over to the next calendar year and that an employer is not required to pay out unused paid mental health leave upon the termination of an employment relationship. Requires an employee to provide reasonable advance notice when paid mental health leave will be used. Prohibits an employer from discriminating or taking adverse action against an employee who uses paid mental health leave.