Posts Tagged Paid Sick Days
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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- NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Voters After Printing Error September 29, 2020
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- Wales lockdown: Half a million in the north added to local restrictions September 29, 2020Wrexham, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Conwy face restrictions from 18:00 BST on Thursday.
- Boris Johnson 'misspoke' over North East Covid restrictions September 29, 2020Boris Johnson apologises after failing to clarify the detail of new tighter coronavirus restrictions.
- Coronavirus: Police to be told they can use NHS Covid-19 app September 29, 2020Officers will be told on Wednesday they can install the app to personal but not work smartphones.
- Students home for Christmas with end of term online September 29, 2020Face-to-face lessons could end early so students have time to isolate ahead of Christmas break.
- Biden and Harris release tax returns before debate September 29, 2020
