An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court

SD 773 allows employees to take unpaid leave to attend Probate and Family Court for parenting-related matters, including divorce, custody, paternity, and enforcement of family court orders. It directly affects employees needing court time for parental rights or responsibilities. The bill permits employees to use accrued paid leave (vacation, personal, or sick leave) instead of unpaid leave, though employers aren't required to provide paid leave where they normally wouldn't. Employees must give employers reasonable notice (7 days if foreseeable) and may need court-related documentation. The Attorney General enforces the law, with violations subject to standard penalties.