Vetoed by Governor Joseph Lombardo

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands access to and length of paid family leave for Nevada employees.

Highlights:

• Expands access to and length of paid family leave for Nevada employees in both the private and public sectors (Sec. 1-13).

• Amends and broadens the reasons for taking leave to include the following, such as (Sec. 1-13).

• Bonding with a newly placed foster child;

• Recovering from certain health conditions; and 

• Addressing issues related to 

• domestic violence;

• Stalking;

• Harassment; or 

• Sexual assault.

• Authorizes employees earning up to 110% of the state average weekly wage to receive 100% of their regular wage (Sec. 1-13).

• Specifies that those earning more than 110% would receive 60% of their regular wage, capped at 150% of the state average weekly wage (Sec. 1-13).

• Requires that employers with 50 or more employees establish reasonable procedures for employees to take paid family leave (Sec. 1-13).

• Requires the Human Resources Commission and Labor Commissioner to set regulations for documentation and confidentiality (Sec. 1-13).

• Establishes provisions for civil action against private employers who fail to comply, with potential penalties of up to $5,000 per violation (Sec. 1-13).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 15).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands access to and length of paid family leave for Nevada employees.

Highlights:

• Expands access to and length of paid family leave for Nevada employees in both the private and public sectors (Sec. 1-13).

• Amends and broadens the reasons for taking leave to include the following, such as (Sec. 1-13).

• Bonding with a newly placed foster child;

• Recovering from certain health conditions; and 

• Addressing issues related to 

• domestic violence;

• Stalking;

• Harassment; or 

• Sexual assault.

• Authorizes employees earning up to 110% of the state average weekly wage to receive 100% of their regular wage (Sec. 1-13).

• Specifies that those earning more than 110% would receive 60% of their regular wage, capped at 150% of the state average weekly wage (Sec. 1-13).

• Requires that employers with 50 or more employees establish reasonable procedures for employees to take paid family leave (Sec. 1-13).

• Requires the Human Resources Commission and Labor Commissioner to set regulations for documentation and confidentiality (Sec. 1-13).

• Establishes provisions for civil action against private employers who fail to comply, with potential penalties of up to $5,000 per violation (Sec. 1-13).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 15).

Full Bill Text