State task force recommends new proposal for paid leave

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A plan to help New Mexico workers take weeks off from work for family or medical reasons without losing out on pay, is causing controversy. One group's proposal aims to make paid sick leave guaranteed.
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Task Force shared their recommendations Monday morning with lawmakers. The state currently requires employers to offer paid sick days. However, this proposal would cover long-term absences, up to 12 weeks. What you need to know