Published 2 years ago

Newsom, California lawmakers reach deal on COVID-19 sick pay

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California had a similar law in place last year, but it expired in September. Labor unions have pressured state officials to bring the paid sick leave law back. Business groups have opposed the extra sick leave as many industries are already struggling to retain workers during the pandemic. The Legislature still has to approve the proposals before they could become law.

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Associated Press News

California likely to extend paid sick leave amid pandemic

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California workers would get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus while businesses would get up to $6 billion in tax cuts and other assistance under a proposal endorsed Tuesday by Gov.

2 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

California Likely To Extend Paid COVID Sick Leave Until September

SACRAMENTO (AP) – California workers would get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus while businesses would get up to $6 billion in tax cuts and other assistance under a proposal endorsed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top legislative leaders.California had a similar law in place last year, but it expired in September as the spread of the virus slowed significantly. But since then, a more contagious…

2 years ago·United States

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The Hill

Newsom, California lawmakers reach deal on COVID-19 sick pay

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has reached a deal with the state legislature to require employers to provide workers with up to two weeks of paid COVID-19 sick leave. The new legislation, annou...

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Los Angeles Times

COVID-19 sick pay in California would return under deal between Newsom, lawmakers

California officials hope the return of state-mandated COVID-19 sick pay will encourage infected workers to stay home and help slow transmission.

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Mercury news

COVID-19 sick leave set to return in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers said Tuesday they have worked out a deal to bring back paid COVID-19 sick leave.The agreement, which comes after a similar law passed in 2021 expired several months ago, would give workers access to supplemental paid sick leave through Sept. 30.The framework, according to the Los Angeles Times, would provide two weeks of leave to full-time workers at businesses with at least 26 employees. It would cover work…

2 years ago·San Jose, United States

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UPI

California Gov. Newsom, lawmakers announce deal for paid sick leave

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has reached a deal with state lawmakers to ensure workers get up to two weeks paid leave if they fall sick with COVID-19.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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