Workers in Albuquerque accrue paid sick leave under New Mexico's Healthy Workplaces Act (NM §50-17-1, effective 2022), earning at least one hour of leave per 30 hours worked, capped at 64 hours annually, with no separate ABQ ordinance.
New Mexico's Healthy Workplaces Act (NM §50-17-1+) took effect July 1, 2022 and applies to nearly all private employers, including those in Albuquerque. Workers accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave per 30 hours worked, with required use available up to 64 hours per year. Leave can be used for the worker's own illness or that of a family member, for preventive care, and for purposes related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Employers must post notice, track accrual, and refrain from retaliating against employees who use leave. Albuquerque has not adopted a separate local paid sick ordinance.
Refusing to grant accrued leave, retaliating against employees who use it, or failing to provide required notice can result in state agency complaints, civil penalties, and back-pay damages.
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