"There are, however, certain limitations to at-will employment, which are designed to protect employees," an expert told Newsweek.

The state’s new paid sick leave mandate, scheduled to go into effect Feb. 21, will do more than drive up costs for small businesses.

House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.