Two major cities — San Francisco and Washington D.C. — have implemented mandatory paid sick leave policies, while a third — Milwaukee — has passed the requirement, only to see it tied up in court. In addition, 15 states have proposed mandatory sick leave laws. “We are all being advised by our doctors to stayContinue reading “Paid Sick Days: Efforts around the nation”
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No sick days for swine flu sufferers
Despite warnings from the CDC, millions Americans can’t afford to stay home when they or their child catches the flu. In this video, ABC News investigates how the H1N1 flu season is affecting students, parents and millions of American workers who could be facing the loss of pay or even the loss of their job.Continue reading “No sick days for swine flu sufferers”
Job Growth Strong with Paid Sick Days
Job growth has been strong in San Francisco compared with other Bay Area counties following implementation of a new paid sick days standard in San Francisco on February 5, 2007, according to data from the California Employment Development Department. Despite an economic slowdown affecting employment in all counties in the Bay Area in 2007,2 SanContinue reading “Job Growth Strong with Paid Sick Days”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 