HB 2688: Protection of employees; restricting use of accrued leave for other employment prohibited.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Labor and employment; protection of employees; restricting use of accrued leave for other employment prohibited; civil penalty. Prohibits an employer from prohibiting any employee from using accrued annual or vacation leave to work on behalf of another employer unless such other employment would create a conflict of interest. The bill permits an employer to prohibit or restrict an employee's use of such employer's property, office space, equipment, materials, trade secrets, confidential information, or other assets for any purpose relating to such employee's employment by another employer. The bill imposes a civil penalty of up to $100 on any employer that knowingly violates the bill's provisions.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 5, 2025Left in Labor and Commerce
2. January 23, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 3-N)
3. January 21, 2025Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
4. January 16, 2025Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
5. January 16, 2025Presented and ordered printed 25100419D