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Seattle proposes rules for Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance – first community comment mtg tomorrow
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) has proposed Administrative Rules for the City Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance – you can see them here: http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/SickLeave.htm. Public comment will be taken until Monday, April 30, 2012. Your input will … Continue reading
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Tagged Bertha Knight Landes, Civil and political rights, seattle, Seattle City Hall
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Who needs facts when you have magic? NFIB pulls numbers out of a hat to make 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 … Continue reading
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Make sure candidates know you and your family care about paid sick days and paid family leave!
Washington’s regular 2012 legislative session ended without action on the Paid Sick Days bill. The special session that convened in mid-March is focused on the state budget. Will Washington’s 2013-14 Legislature support paid sick days and paid family and medical … Continue reading
Help your state legislators understand why paid sick and safe days matter
UPDATED – 01/20/2012, 4:32 PM Washington lawmakers are studying two Paid Sick and Safe Days bills during this legislative session (House Bill 2508 and Senate Bill 6229) – and they need to hear from you! Please contact your legislators now to tell them why … Continue reading
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Tagged House, Legislative session, Legislator, olympia, Senate, Washington
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Seattle is getting down to the details on paid sick days – and your input is crucial!
Crossposted from the Washington Family Leave Coalition: You helped pass paid sick days in Seattle – but the devil is in the details. As the city begins drafting the rules that will actually implement the new ordinance, your input is … Continue reading
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Tagged Community centre, Paid sick days, seattle, seattle city council, Seattle City Hall, Sick leave
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