Election season is underway, and Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska have all put paid sick leave policies on the ballot.
All three states’ proposed laws would require small employers to offer at least 40 hours of paid sick leave to their employees, and large employers to offer at least 56 hours of paid sick leave. Alaska and Missouri’s propositions would likewise gradually raise the states’ minimum wages to $15 per hour. If passed, these states would join several other states and Washington, D.C. in assuring workers paid sick leave.
Employers in these states should monitor the polls to remain up to date on their states’ required leave policies and consult counsel to discuss potential obligations.