Last summer, we wrote about the Bloomington Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and its requirements. The Ordinance goes into effect in just a few days, July 1, 2023. Existing paid time off programs can satisfy legal obligations; however, they should be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure compliance.
All Bloomington employers should consider the following:
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- Develop or review policies to incorporate all mandatory elements, including permitted use of time off, employee eligibility, accrual rates, carryover;
- Push out communications including, legal notices, earning statements, and wage statements; and
- Update employee handbook to inform employees of their rights and responsibilities.
Finally, based on the Ordinance’s expansive anti-retaliation provisions, Bloomington employers will need to revisit strategy around discipline and accountability for employee attendance issues because use of time off benefits for reasons authorized by the Ordinance give employees additional legal protections.
Bottom Line
With many new laws going into effect in the near future, employers should contact their trusted Felhaber attorney with any questions or for help in drafting and revising policies.