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Tag: Paid Sick Days

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March 23, 2010

Disappointment on paid sick days bill in Maine

After Maine’s paid sick days bill was reintroduced this winter, it seemed like momentum was on the side of passage. Activists, including public health experts,…
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March 18, 2010

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts paid sick days case

Just a quick update from Wisconsin: The Wisconsin state supreme court agreed yesterday to hear the case challenging the Milwaukee paid sick days ordinance, however,…
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March 18, 2010

NYC paid sick days bill to be reintroduced March 25

The New York State Paid Family Leave Coalition, the Family Values @ Work member coalition in New York, is co-hosting an event on Thursday, March…
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March 11, 2010

Business owners speak up for paid sick days

Why do many business owners support paid sick days? Because when employees can’t afford to care for themselves or a loved one, businesses end up…
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February 23, 2010

New Yorkers gather for paid sick days ordinance

New York Paid Family Leave Coalition members will gather on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, on the steps of New York City Hall to announce the…
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February 21, 2010

New Surveys Show Restaurant Workers Must Work Sick or Lose Pay

A new set of surveys and a national report from Restaurant Opportunities Centers United show that although the restaurant industry continues to prosper—even in the…
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February 19, 2010

Milwaukee Paid Sick Days Ordinance Continues Its Journey Through the Courts

Activists in the paid sick days fight in Milwaukee are continuing to organize as the legal battle makes its way to the State Supreme Court.…
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February 10, 2010

Maine’s Paid Sick Days Bill Debated

Sarah Standiford, head of Maine's paid sick days coalition, very ably debated a business lobbyist on Maine Public Broadcasting Network's "Maine Watch" last week on…
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February 10, 2010

Follow the New York Campaigns on Facebook and Twitter

You can now follow the New York paid sick days and family leave insurance campaigns on Facebook and Twitter. Check the campaigns out at: Time…
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February 5, 2010

Maine Small Business Supports Paid Sick Days

More and more businesspeople are speaking out in favor of Maine’s proposed paid sick days policy. Dozens of small business owners recently held a media…
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