New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act takes effect on July 1, 2022, and the Department of Workforce Solutions is offering webinars to help businesses that employ workers comply with the law. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of DWS subject matter experts.

The new law allows workers to take up to 64 hours of accrued leave per year — accrued at the rate of one hour for each 30 hours an employee works — for illnesses, injuries, family legal issues, and family medical appointments and issues. Employees covered under the law include part-time, full-time, seasonal, and temporary workers.

All private employers in New Mexico, regardless of size, fall under the law. Employers must retain accrual and payment records for each employee for up to 48 months.

DWS has prepared a reference guide, and a webinar is available for viewing on the department’s website.

Learn more about New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act on the DWS website.