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Tuesday, January 10, 2017

The Push For Paid Sick Leave In Maryland

Annapolis, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland lawmakers are hoping to ease the burden of low-income workers by requiring employers to offer some form of paid sick days. Political reporter Pat Warren looks at the prospects of passing a law this year.

This is one of those issues that comes back again and again, and supporters hope this year the General Assembly looks past the politics, to the people.

For tens of thousands of Marylanders, getting sick is not only a health issue, it’s an economic one. Families are forced to choose between their wallets and their well-being.

“This is a bill about family values. This is a bill that says people should be able to take of themselves and their children when illness strikes,” says Melissa Broom, with Job Opportunities Task Force.

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hope I can sell my business so I can move to Florida,sick of the crazy liberals who control this state.

Anonymous said...

Nothing like trying to put small businesses out of business.

Anonymous said...

Studies have shown over and over that if you give 10 sick days a year, everyone will be sick 10 days a year

Anonymous said...

Shame on any business with 50 or more employees that does not have paid sick leave for employees!

Anonymous said...

Paid sick leave.
Because the economy and businesses are doing so well.

Anonymous said...

Not true. Not everyone takes advantage of it. I have accumulated over 200 hrs in sick time over the years and only use it for medical appt and emergencies for my kids and I. Sensable people do exist

Anonymous said...

No true. Direct me to the studies.