New Bill Would Require Paid Sick Leave To Help Curb Flu
On Tuesday, Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) introduced legislation that would require all employers with 15 or more workers to offer up to five paid sick days for employees who contract influenza and other contagious illnesses. Miller said the bill targets low-income workers in food service and other professions.
- "Miller Seeks Emergency Flu Legislation" (Vorderbrueggen, Contra Costa Times, 11/3).