Philadelphia
In 2008, legislation was introduced in Philadelphia to ensure that all workers in the city had access to earned sick time. This legislation, Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces (Bill 080474), would give workers the opportunity to earn one hour of sick time for every thirty hours worked, up to 72 hours for large businesses and 40 hours for small businesses. On March 1, 2011, the bill was amended to make requested changes.
San Francisco
In November 2006, the voters of San Francisco made their city the first jurisdiction in the country to pass a paid sick days ordinance and the law went into effect in June of 2007.
Under this law, workers are able to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Workers in businesses with 10 or fewer employees earn up to five days per year, while workers at larger businesses earn nine days per year. The time can be used to care for a sick child, partner or designated loved one.
Washington DC
On March 4, 2008, the Washington, D.C. Council voted unanimously to pass legislation to provide workers in the District with paid sick and safe days. The bill went into effect in November 2008.
Workers in Washington, DC earn paid sick days to recover from illness, to care for a sick family member, to seek routine or preventative medical care, or to obtain assistance related to domestic violence or sexual assault.
Workers in businesses with 24 or fewer employees will earn up to three days of paid sick time, workers in businesses with 24-99 employees will earn up to five days of paid sick time, and workers in businesses with 100 or more employees will earn up to seven days of paid sick time.
To learn about these and other campaigns please visit The National Partnership for Women Families.
