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Paid Sick Leave Laws Gain Momentum
Recent ballot initiatives in several states mandate paid sick leave for employees, raising questions about federal action and employer policies.
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- How do state and local paid sick leave policies vary?
- State and local paid sick leave policies differ in accrual, carryover, permitted uses, and family member definitions; some offer "safe time" for domestic violence, assault, or stalking victims.
- What is the current status of paid sick leave in the United States?
- Three red states, Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska, passed ballot measures requiring employers to provide paid sick leave, a move following similar trends in other states.
- Is there a federal law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave?
- The federal Family and Medical Leave Act allows for unpaid, job-protected leave, but there's no federal mandate for paid sick leave; state laws vary widely in their provisions.
- What is the potential for future federal legislation on paid sick leave?
- Momentum for a federal paid sick leave law may emerge from the increasing number of states enacting such measures; however, federal legislation has yet to advance.
- How do private employer policies compare to state-mandated paid sick leave?
- Many private employers already offer more generous paid sick leave policies than those mandated by state laws, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for such benefits.