Posts Tagged Paid Sick Days
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- University Grad Students Step Up To Fill U.S. Coronavirus Testing Void March 29, 2020Universities around the country are revamping research labs to help process the backlog of coronavirus tests, thanks to help from student volunteers.
- Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus In The U.S. March 29, 2020Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.
- Opinion: An Appeal To Youth To Face Coronavirus With Self-Sacrifice, Not Selfishness March 29, 2020The reaction of those in their teens and 20s can have an impact on the spread of the disease — and on their own moral character, the author says.
- Animal Shelters Urge Humans Confined To Home By Coronavirus Outbreak To Adopt March 29, 2020As states issue stay-at-home orders, animal shelters have had to close their doors. They're coming up with new ways to find homes as they brace for an onslaught of puppies and kittens.
- Kenya Poet: 'Dear Corona Virus. Don't Be Surprised If You Fail.' March 29, 2020Samuel Mang'era admits he is afraid of the virus, but he writes open letters to it without fear and with both sorrow and humor.
- University Grad Students Step Up To Fill U.S. Coronavirus Testing Void March 29, 2020
- From BBC News
- Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer March 29, 2020The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.
- Coronavirus: Burton consultant Amged El-Hawrani dies March 29, 2020Amged El-Hawrani's family thanked NHS colleagues for working "tirelessly" to save him.
- Coronavirus: India's PM Modi seeks 'forgiveness' over lockdown March 29, 2020Narendra Modi apologises for sweeping restrictions that have left many jobless and hungry.
- Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target March 29, 2020Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak.
- Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home March 29, 2020More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home.
- Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer March 29, 2020
