Tag Archives: Paid sick days

Video: Why Seattle Works Well

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights, which is administering the Paid Sick and Safe Days ordinance, recently produced this video to explain the benefit of paid sick days to employers and employees.

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Know Your Rights: Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law

Most people who work in Seattle have the right to earn paid sick days. Seattle’s City Council adopted paid sick days at the urging of the Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce to promote the health of Seattle’s workers, children, … Continue reading

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Free workshop today on Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Days ordinance! [UPDATED]

Wondering how Seattle’s new Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance will impact you or your business? Learn more about it at one of these free workshops open to the public: Wednesday, September 5, 3pm – University District: Masonic Lodge, 4338 … 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

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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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