New Mexico
Complete guide to New Mexico leave laws including the Healthy Workplaces Act, paid sick leave, domestic violence leave, and FMLA.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement for vacation.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 64
Statutory pay: 100% of regular rate
Eligibility: All employers regardless of size, 1 hour per 30 hours worked, Up to 64 hours per year, Can carry over up to 64 hours
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Domestic Violence Leave: 14 days per year (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Voting Leave: 2 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: 4 years for sick leave records
Penalties: Fines for Healthy Workplaces Act violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Labor Day: 2025-09-01
Frequently asked questions
How much sick leave do New Mexico employees get?
Under the Healthy Workplaces Act, employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours per year.
Does New Mexico have paid family leave?
No, New Mexico does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA provides unpaid leave.
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