Today, the Newark City Council built on the strong momentum we have seen around paid sick days already in 2014 by passing a paid sick days standard for New Jersey’s largest city.
Good News for New Jersey’s Working Families
New Jersey became a little more family friendly last week.
Employer Trends Signal Need for National Workplace Standards
CareerBuilder has identified seven employer trends that job seekers should keep in mind this year. The top trends create even more urgency for national workplace standards.
A Major Victory for D.C.
D.C. Mayor Gray signed a measure to expand the District’s paid sick days law to cover an additional 20,000 tipped restaurant and bar workers.
A Strong Start to 2014 for Working Families
From paid sick days and paid leave victories to the introduction of the FAMILY Act, 2013 was a year of great progress for America’s working families. And 2014 is off to an equally strong and promising start.
Choosing a Health Plan 101
While every family has unique health care needs, all women need a basic foundation of knowledge to help them pick the plan that’s best for them.
D.C. Poised to Strengthen Paid Sick Days Law
It’s a good day for D.C. Today, the City Council voted unanimously to strengthen the District’s paid sick days law to cover more workers.
New Map: The Preemption Trend Continues
Support for paid sick days continues to grow. Meanwhile, opponents continue trying to thwart paid sick days efforts through “preemption” legislation.
It’s Official: Jersey City Will Guarantee Paid Sick Days
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop signed the nation’s seventh paid sick days law, securing the city’s position as a leader for working families and bringing us closer to the day all workers have the right to earn sick days.
Jersey City Poised to Establish the Nation’s Next Paid Sick Days Law
The Jersey City Council overwhelmingly approved a measure to guarantee workers can earn sick days, demonstrating its commitment to the city and its residents.
One Year Later: A Stronger Seattle
Seattle’s paid sick days law was signed two years ago today, and a new report reveals some great news about the strength of the city’s job market and its businesses since the law took effect one year ago.
Time to Strengthen D.C.’s Paid Sick Days Law
The D.C. City Council made history in 2008 when it passed the nation’s second paid sick days law. Today, the Council has a chance to build on the law’s unqualified success and help realize its full promise.
Jersey City Takes a Great Step Toward a Sick Days Standard
Members of the City Council in Jersey City, New Jersey, have taken an exciting step toward guaranteeing all workers in the city have the right to earn sick days. This is great news for the city, the state and paid sick days efforts across the country.
Campaigns Heat Up, Progress Continues
Summer may be coming to an end, but some efforts to advance paid sick days standards across the country are just starting to heat up.
Good News from Businesses in Connecticut
Less than two weeks into this year, we have already celebrated a new paid sick days law in Portland, Ore., and a major victory in the effort to expand D.C.’s existing paid sick days law to cover tipped workers.
A Bittersweet Labor Day
Labor Day is a time to pay tribute to the enormous contributions of working people in this country. It is also a time for those of us who seek fairness and equality for all workers to consider how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go.
A Tremendous Step Forward for New Yorkers and Our Nation
Early this morning, the New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to guarantee workers the right to earn paid sick days — taking a significant step forward for the country in giving workers this fundamental and common sense right.
Bloomberg’s Veto Will Not Stop Paid Sick Days in New York City
Today, despite the tremendous benefits paid sick days would have for the city’s working families, businesses, economy and public health, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg vetoed the paid sick days bill passed by the City Council last month.
New Preemption Law in Florida Strengthens Imperative for National Paid Sick Days Standard
Florida Governor Rick Scott handed the organized business lobby a victory today, and the losers are workers, local governments and the fundamental principle of democracy in Florida.
Momentum Sparks New Campaigns, More Progress
The success and progress of paid sick days campaigns in Portland, Ore., and New York City have added to the momentum around this common sense policy and sparked new campaigns and progress in other states and cities.
