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Seattle is getting down to the details on paid sick days – and your input is crucial!

You helped pass paid sick days in Seattle – but the devil is in the details. As the city begins drafting the rules that will actually implement the new ordinance, your input is crucial! By attending one of these meetings, you can help ensure Seattle’s Paid Sick Days ordinance is a success!: Tuesday, January 24,Continue reading “Seattle is getting down to the details on paid sick days – and your input is crucial!”

Help your state legislators understand why paid sick and safe days matter

UPDATED – 01/20/2012, 4:32 PM Washington lawmakers are studying two Paid Sick and Safe Days bills during this legislative session (House Bill 2508 and Senate Bill 6229) – and they need to hear from you! Please contact your legislators now to tell them why Paid Sick and Safe Days are important for you and yourContinue reading “Help your state legislators understand why paid sick and safe days matter”

Washington state Legislature introduces Paid Sick Days bills

Last week, HB 2508 and SB 6229 were introduced in Washington’s legislature by a group of 18 legislators from the House and Senate. These bills would establish minimum standards for paid sick and safe leave for workers across the state of Washington – similar to a standard adopted by the Seattle City Council in September 2011.Continue reading “Washington state Legislature introduces Paid Sick Days bills”