Swine flu — and no paid sick leave: As the H1N1 swine flu virus starts its second major sweep through the U.S., business owners are bracing for the impact of a worse-than-usual flu season on their workforces. That’s reviving debate on a contentious issue: What kind of sick leave should companies offer employees — andContinue reading “News and Views: No paid sick leave may hasten spread of H1N1 virus”
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Oregon paid family leave update
Proponents of paid family leave seek support in Oregon Legislature: Supporters of paid leave for workers to care for newborns or ill family members launched a new attempt Wednesday to persuade the Oregon Legislature to become the third state to adopt such a program. | Oregon Live
Paid Leave in the States
A Critical Support for Low-wage Workers and Their Families: Millions of working families experience a day-to-day struggle to make ends meet – nearly 40% of America’s children live in low-income families. When these families experience a major life event, such as having a baby or taking care of a family member with a serious illness,Continue reading “Paid Leave in the States”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 