The Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce is collecting stories about paid sick days, and they want to hear from you. Your contribution will help more people understand why paid sick days are so important in today’s workplace. It’s easy to do, anonymous (if you want) and will only take a couple of minutes —Continue reading “Why do paid sick days matter to you? Let’s hear your story!”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
Minimum paid sick days law in San Francisco: Better for business, healthier for workers
A new report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) examines the effects of San Francisco’s paid sick days law and finds positive benefits of the policy for employers and employees alike. Passed in 2007, the law covers 17% of San Francisco workforce, or about 59,000 workers. It allows any part- or full-time employeeContinue reading “Minimum paid sick days law in San Francisco: Better for business, healthier for workers”
A benefit that shouldn’t be a luxury
From the ctpost.com: It’s a good bet anyone arguing against state-mandated sick days never has to worry about losing his job over a stomach bug. It’s the same way that people who push hardest for budget cuts know the programs on the chopping block don’t directly affect their lives. [Connecticut ] Governor Dannel Malloy hasContinue reading “A benefit that shouldn’t be a luxury”
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