2020 House Bill 5701

Increase fine for employer who makes employee work during emergency

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-53)

To authorize a $5,000 fine against an employer who takes an “adverse employment action” as defined in the bill against an employee who is absent from work for specified good reasons during a declared emergency.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism