The November 2024 general election saw the approval of a number of state ballot measures, as our colleagues reported here.
Among those measures are a new paid sick leave (PSL) law in Nebraska and paid sick and safe leave (PSSL) laws in Alaska and Missouri, all of which become effective in 2025. The three will join 21 states, the District of Columbia, and several local jurisdictions that already have PSL or PSSL laws on the books.
This Insight provides highlights of the new paid leave program requirements in Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Covered Employers and Employees: Alaska’s ballot measure, like the statutory chapter it amended, does not define which employers it covers and, therefore, presumptively covers all employers in the state. Alaska’s PSSL law exempts volunteers, apprentices, certain nonprofit or temporary camp staff, and certain individuals employed in agriculture, among others.
Accrual and Carryover: Starting July 1, 2025, employees will accrue one hour of PSSL for every 30 hours worked. Exempt employees are assumed to work for 40 hours per week for purposes of accrual unless their normal workweek is shorter.
Employees will start accruing leave as soon as the PSSL law takes effect or on the first day of employment and can use PSSL as it accrues. Small employers with fewer than 15 employees may cap accrual and usage at 40 hours per year. Employers with at least 15 employees may cap accrual and usage at 56 hours per...
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