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New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act
Summary
New Mexico law guarantees almost all private-sector employees the right to earn and use paid sick leave, regardless of whether they are full-time, part-time, or seasonal.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You earn 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours you work.
- 02.You have the right to use up to 64 hours of accrued sick leave per year.
- 03.You can use this time to care for your own illness, injury, or doctor's appointment, or to care for a sick family member.
- 04.You can also use 'safe leave' for absences related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
Penalties
- 01.Employers who refuse to provide sick leave or who retaliate against employees for taking it can be sued for triple damages (treble damages) and attorney's fees.
Verified Citations
New Mexico Statutes Chapter 50, Article 17
Source"An employee shall accrue a minimum of one hour of earned sick leave for every thirty hours worked... An employer shall not require an employee to search for or find a replacement worker to cover the hours during which the employee is using earned sick leave."