NOTICE OF USE OF EARNED SICK LEAVE

HB 415 amends New Mexico's earned sick leave law to clarify that employees must notify employers of non-foreseeable sick leave use (e.g., sudden illness) orally or in writing as soon as practicable, following the employer's written policy. This applies to all employers and employees covered by the Healthy Workplaces Act. The bill does not change existing rules for accruing, carrying over, or using sick leave. It specifically addresses communication protocols for unexpected absences without altering core benefits or employer obligations.