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May 19, 2023

New Bill Would Make Paid Sick Leave Mandatory for Most U.S. Workers
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In more news from Congress, legislation that would guarantee paid family
and medical leave nationwide was introduced Wednesday. The measure,
co-sponsored by Democratic Congressmember Rosa De Lauro of Connecticut
and Senator Bernie Sanders, would allow everyone working for businesses
with 15 or more employees to earn up to seven paid sick days a year.
Some 34 million U.S. workers still don't have paid sick time.


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