Paid Sick Time And Paid Time Off Laws Around the Country
Learn more about paid sick time and paid time off laws around the country!
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Healthy Families Act
The Healthy Families Act (S.636 /H.R. 1516) was last reintroduced in the House and Senate in 2017. The bill would guarantee workers the right to earn up to 7 paid sick days a year to address their own health needs or to care for a sick family member. Click here to read more about this act.
Kin Care Laws
Among private sector workers who do have access to paid sick time, only 30% can use that time to care for a sick child. Ten states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to address this problem, allowing workers who have paid sick time to use that time to care for a sick family member. Click here to read about Kin Care Laws.
Paid Sick Days Campaigns
The movement for paid sick time is growing. Local campaigns are sprouting up around the country and A Better Balance is providing legal advice and support. Click to see a list of what’s happening in your community.
Paid Sick Time Campaign Tools and Resources
Click to see a list helpful tools and information to assist your paid sick days campaign.
Paid Sick Time: Information for Workers in NYC
Click here to read more about your rights to paid sick time.
Paid Sick Time: Information for Employers in NYC
Are you an employer and need help navigating the legislative landscape about paid sick time in NYC? Click here to get the information you need.
Background on Paid Sick Time in New York City
Need more in-depth background? Click here to learn about how paid sick days got passed and what ABB is doing to help ensure successful implementation of the law.