SENATE BILL 665

Sponsored By:

Senator Exum

Entitled:

Workers' Compensation - Absences for Compensable Injury - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an employer from disciplining or penalizing a covered employee for absences resulting from a compensable work related injury.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/1

First Reading Finance

2/5

Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DISCIPLINE

DISCRIMINATION -see also- SEX DISCRIMINATION

PENALTIES

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc

Bill affects the following Statute:

Labor and Employment

( 9-1105 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered