THIS IS NOT A ONE SIZE FITS ALL POLICY BUT PROVIDES A TEMPLATE THAT PROVIDES ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTHY WORKPLACES ACT.  THIS POLICY MUST BE ASSESSED IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR COMPANY’S EXISTING POLICIES RELATED TO SICK LEAVE AND PAID TIME OFF (“PTO”).  MODIFICATIONS MUST BE MADE IF NO TIPPED EMPLOYEES AND IF EXISTING PTO PROGRAMS EXIST.  PLEASE CONSULT AN ATTORNEY WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS APPLICABLE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION. 

Additional information related to the HWA including frequently asked questions can be located at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/NMPaidSickLeave

Download the sample policy HERE.