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Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Sanders, Democrats Introduce Bill to Guarantee Workers Paid Time Off

The US lacks a federal guarantee for paid time off for workers, unlike other wealthy countries.
The Protected Time Off Act introduced by congressional Democrats aims to provide workers with a minimum of two weeks of paid leave annually. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: 'Rules for thee but not for me'? Cook County government hypocrisy becomes all too clear around paid leave.

Chicago businesses are unhappy with the onerous paid-time-off requirements in the city.
The Cook County Board strengthened a state law requiring 40 hours of paid time off and made it applicable to airline workers and allowed affected employees to sue their employers. [ more ]
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