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Implementing Earned Sick Days Laws: Learning from Seattle’s Experience
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) took note of Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Days ordinance that passed in November 2011 and took effect September 2012. CLASP researchers spoke with employees in the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a reason to eat at Grand Central Bakery, here it is
In the recent dust-up over a local coffee shop’s signs about (and surcharge for) paid sick days, you might have missed this, from the owners of Grand Central Bakery: Continue reading
Sen. Rodney Tom and Senate Republicans sponsor bill to gut Seattle paid sick days law
A handful of WA state senators – none of whom represent Seattle constituents – are attempting to undermine Seattle’s democratic process and silence the will of the people. Continue reading
Live – House Labor and Workforce Development Committee: House Bill 1457 (Family and medical leave insurance) and House Bill 1313 (paid sick days)
Live – House Labor and Workforce Development Committee: House Bill 1457 (Family and medical leave insurance) and House Bill 1313 (paid sick days):
Portland: Local economists back mandatory sick leave
From the Portland Business Journal: Portland State University economics professor Mary King and 13 co-signatories have written a letter of support for the city’s mandatory sick leave proposal. Introduced as testimony as part of a raucous public hearing yesterday, the … Continue reading
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