We all get sick. But not everyone can stay home when they are contagious. In cities and states without paid sick days standards, 2 of every 5 workers don’t earn a single day of paid sick leave, including many on the front lines of public health and food safety – in restaurants, retail stores, and even health care. EOI was instrumental in formulating the policy for statewide paid sick leave, which was passed with Initiative 1433. Now, all workers are guaranteed one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, starting in 2018.
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An Illustrated Guide to Paid Sick Days and Paid Family & Medical Leave
This comic is a brief, easy-to-read illustration of paid sick days and paid family and medical leave, two new programs to help Washington workers balance family, health and their jobs. More detailed information can be fo…
Research and Publications
New Rights for Workers in Washington Printable Materials
These are flyers explaining new rights for workers in Washington that recently came into e…
Every Job a Path to Opportunity
Washington state has gained jobs at a faster rate than most other states since the Great R…
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Congress Is Making Parents Choose Between Time with Kids and Retirement
It’s great that Congress is once again paying attention to the need for time off work to c…
It’s February 28. You can now get the flu and not miss a paycheck.
Washingtonians who’ve worked full time since January 1 have earned a full day of sick leav…
