Institute for Women’s Policy Research – Washington Work and Family Coalition

Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Enhanced Paid Sick Days in DC

On September 17, DC city councilmembers introduced the “Earned Sick and Safe Leave Amendment Act of 2013,” a proposal that would take the current DC paid sick days (PSD) law a step further in providing safeguards to workers in the District. While DC was among the first to pass citywide PSD legislation in 2008, theContinue reading “Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Enhanced Paid Sick Days in DC”

Without facts, NFIB resorts to magic for their case against paid sick days

Paid sick days are good for our economy, according to numerous studies by seasoned economists. That’s why Americans in cities and states across the country from all parts of the political spectrum support this policy. The same policy is under fierce attack by big corporate lobbyists, whose job it is to protect the top 1%Continue reading “Without facts, NFIB resorts to magic for their case against paid sick days”