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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44 Million U.S. Workers Lacked Paid Sick Days in 2010
Via the Institute for Women’s Policy Research: WASHINGTON — New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that, after correcting for job tenure requirements imposed by employers, only 58 percent of private sector employees in the U.S. had access to paid sick days in 2010. Overall, 44 million private sector employees inContinue reading “44 Million U.S. Workers Lacked Paid Sick Days in 2010”
Businesses and paid sick days
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has launched a new website, “Businesses and Paid Sick Days,” which is a one-stop-shop for information on businesses and paid sick days. You’ll find stories of employers, relevant resources, and news – and a list of over 100 supportive businesses nationwide! And it’s a great resource forContinue reading “Businesses and paid sick days”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 