Via Washington Policy Watch: In September 2011, the City of Seattle adopted minimum standards for paid sick and safe leave, covering most people employed inside the city limits. Beginning in September 2012, an estimated 150,000 people will newly have the right to earn time off with pay to attend to their own health needs, careContinue reading “Lessons from Winning Paid Sick Days in Seattle”
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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 Work and Family Coalition 