9 US states enact paid sick leave laws post-pandemic; advocates push for ballots in Missouri, Alaska, and Nebraska.
Paid sick leave laws have gained traction in the US post-pandemic, with states like Colorado, New York, New Mexico, Illinois, and Minnesota passing legislation offering paid time off for illness. The U.S. is one of nine countries without paid sick leave guarantee, and advocates are pushing to put the issue on ballots in Missouri, Alaska, and Nebraska. Paid sick leave is seen as beneficial for public health and worker economic security.
May 09, 2024
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