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Bill would bar employers from blocking workers seeking public office and protect benefits during leave
Summary
House Bill 667 would prohibit employers from restricting employees seeking elected or appointed city, county or state office and protect some benefits for employees who take statutory leaves of absence while serving in public office; sponsors said the change will encourage working people to run for public service.
Representative Ed Buttrey introduced House Bill 667 to the Senate Business and Labor Committee, saying the measure protects employees who seek or accept elected or appointed public office. The bill would bar employers from prohibiting or retaliating against employees who run for city, county or state office and would prohibit employers from requiring use of vacation or sick leave while the employee serves on a mandatory leave of absence for public service.
Why it matters: Sponsors said existing protections apply to elected or appointed employees in some situations, but HB 667 extends protections…
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