To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On April 8, 2021, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law House Bill 20, the Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA). This law, effective July 1, 2022, will require all private employers to provide paid leave to employees that they can use for sick time, safe time, or other reasons for themselves or to care for or assist a broad list of family members. Covered Employer, Employees & Family Members The law will apply to all private employers and to all employees except employees subject to either Title II (air carriers) of th...