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”
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The Cost of Not Taking a Sick Day
From The Atlantic: Your nose is running, your throat is scratchy, and your eyes are burning. But you drag yourself out of bed, dress, and head to the office anyway feeling virtuous and sick. Once there, you proceed to share your virus with your coworkers. But at least you showed up to get the jobContinue reading “The Cost of Not Taking a Sick Day”
Statewide Paid Sick Days bill to be introduced this week!
The upcoming 60-day legislative session will be a difficult one, but there’s something to look forward to: the introduction of a statewide paid sick days bill! The Washington Family Leave Coalition been working with several legislators who want to build on the success of Seattle’s recent Paid Sick Days ordinance. They plan to introduce companionContinue reading “Statewide Paid Sick Days bill to be introduced this week!”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 