N.M. Admin. Code § 11.1.6.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 19, October 8, 2024

Section 11.1.6.7 - DEFINITIONS

All definitions contained in Section 50-17-2 NMSA 1978 are incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, as used in these rules:

A. "Frontloading" means when an employer elects to grant employees earned sick leave the employee could accrue within the year.

B. "Calendar year" means January 1st of any year through December 31st of that same year.

C. "Complainant" means an individual who believes they have been adversely impacted by violations of the Healthy Workplaces Act or these rules or an individual who was subjected to any of the retaliatory actions prohibited by the Act and files a complaint with the division alleging such violations.

D. "Foreseeable" means an employee is aware of the need to use earned sick leave seven or more days before such use.

E. "Good cause" means a substantial reason, one that affords a legal excuse, or a legally sufficient ground or reason.

F. "Violation(s)" means any violation of the Healthy Workplaces Act or these rules, including retaliation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.1.6.7

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 12, June 21, 2022, eff. 7/1/2022