Are employees entitled to receive paid leave?

Yes, employees in North Carolina are entitled to receive paid leave. The North Carolina Paid Leave Act requires employers with 25 or more employees to provide paid sick leave to employees working in North Carolina for at least 30 hours per week. Under the Act, employers must provide up to 40 hours of paid leave per year. Employees may use paid leave time for medical and safety purposes, such as to care for themselves or for a family member. These include doctor visits, mental health services, preventive care, time needed to seek legal help or protection from domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault, and time needed to address the consequences of a workplace accident. Employees can also use paid leave to take time off for bereavement purposes, such as attending funerals, to seek services from a victim service provider, or to participate in legal proceedings related to stalking, domestic violence, or sexual assault. Employers must ensure that paid leave is provided to employees in accordance with the Paid Leave Act. Employers must also provide their employees with notice of their rights as well as document the amount of leave used. Violations of the Act can result in civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.

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