Workers with a year on the job could take organ donation leave

An employee employed for at least 12 months would be entitled to unpaid leave for organ donation, recovery, and testing. The rule covers employees of businesses with one or more employees, state agencies, and local government bodies. The employee may choose, or the employer may require, using earned paid leave instead, except medical or sick leave. Employers may offer more than 30 working days of leave or paid leave. The chapter would take effect July 1, 2026.

An employee must give the employer written notice of the date leave will begin. This applies to employees seeking leave under the organ donation chapter. An employer may not retaliate against an employee for requesting or taking leave under the chapter. Written notice is due at least 30 days before the intended start date.

An employee eligible for leave under both chapters may take leave only under IC 4-15-16. This rule applies when an employee qualifies for leave under both the organ donation chapter and IC 4-15-16. The restriction applies when the employee qualifies under both chapters.