Posts Tagged Paid Sick Days
Effort to Add Paid Sick Days Has Been Narrowed, More Debate Potentially on the Horizon
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 22, 2021
Senators may be on the verge of approving paid sick days. But, the bill they’re considering would be a very narrow requirement. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Senate to Decide Fate of Paid Sick Days Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 27, 2021
As the pandemic continues to grip Virginia, lawmakers are debating paid sick days. Michael Pope reports.
Could a Proposal to Add Paid Sick Days Make it Through This Year’s General Assembly Session?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 5, 2021
Lawmakers are about to begin a new General Assembly session, and resume an ongoing debate over paid sick days. Michael Pope reports.
New Poll: Broad Support for Paid Sick Day Policy Among Virginians
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 4, 2020
A new poll shows widespread support for paid sick days. Michael Pope reports.
You can find more information on the poll here.
State Lawmakers to Take Another Crack at Paid Sick Days Proposal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 17, 2020
Credit: NPR
Earlier this year, lawmakers considered and rejected a proposal to require employers offer paid sick days. Lawmakers will be considering it again during a special session this week. Michael Pope reports.
State Democrats Split Over Paid Sick Days
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 15, 2020
As members of the General Assembly prepare to return to Richmond next month, many of them are looking for a way to make sure workers in Virginia get sick days. Michael Pope reports.
Localities Stepping Up to Provide Paid Leave for Employees
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 25, 2020
Lawmakers will be returning to Richmond in August to write a new budget and consider a host of criminal justice reforms. And, they’ll also be considering paid leave. Michael Pope reports.
State Lawmakers Passed on a Paid Sick Days Proposal This Year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 9, 2020
The Senate rejected an effort to require businesses to offer five paid sick days. Michael Pope reports.
The Debate Over Paid Sick Days Continues in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2020
With less than two weeks left in the General Assembly session, lawmakers are still hashing out an agreement on paid sick days. Michael Pope has details.
Governor Northam Weighs In On Paid Sick Days Debate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 22, 2020
Lawmakers are debating a proposal to require businesses offer paid sick days to their employees. But, Democrats are divided over which businesses would be required to do that. Michael Pope has details.
Should All Virginia Workers Be Entitled to Paid Sick Days?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2020
Credit: NPR
Democrats are hoping to make workers a centerpiece of their first term in power. Michael Pope has this report about one bill that would help low-wage workers.
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From NPR News- Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country July 27, 2021Ten years ago there were only about two dozen openly LGBTQ Olympians competing in the games. Today, there are more than 160.
- Tanzania's Dilemma: It's Not So Easy To Go From Vaccine Denier To Vaccine Embracer July 27, 2021The African country, previously credited for high childhood vaccination rates, was 1 of 4 countries to reject COVID vaccines. Now they've done a 180. It's unclear if its citizens will go along.
- Senators Strike Bipartisan Funding Deal For Capitol Security And Afghan Refugees July 27, 2021The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.
- 2 Colorado Police Officers Are Investigated After A Violent Arrest July 27, 2021An Aurora officer was arrested on felony charges after a video showed him using his pistol to beat a man he was trying to arrest. A second was arrested for allegedly failing to stop her colleague.
- The Justice Department Is Struggling To Bring Capitol Riot Cases To Trial: Here's Why July 27, 2021After the U.S. Capitol riot, there was a sense that the Jan. 6 cases would be straightforward. But defense attorneys describe prosecutors as overwhelmed by evidence and struggling to build cases.
- Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country July 27, 2021
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- Biles praised for prioritising her mental health July 27, 2021American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.
- Cover-up culture saw hundreds abused in care homes July 27, 2021More than 700 children suffered cruelty and sexual abuse at care homes in south London, an inquiry finds.
- Fully-jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine July 28, 2021Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday.
- Capitol riot: Policeman tells 6 January hearing he feared he would die July 27, 2021Officers on duty when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol give tearful testimony at an inquiry.
- 'Transformative' disability plan to be unveiled July 27, 2021A £1.6bn strategy aimed at improving the lives of disabled people is to be set out by the government.
- Biles praised for prioritising her mental health July 27, 2021
