‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

[Crepitus]

The republican government in MO repealed a bill providing paid sick leave to workers that was approved by 58% of the voters. For lower income workers a sick day means unpaid bills or food off the table. They caved to a powerful lobbying group composed of industry groups, who of course have more available funds than struggling workers.

Another case of Republican rule, the worst government money can buy.

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58% but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce

www.theguardian.com

 

[1srelluc]

Sick leave in any form should be up to the employer. Not mandated by a ballot initiative nor government.

When I worked for Dupont you did not accumulate sick leave....If you were sick you stayed home and got paid.

As usual the OP only tells part of the story.

“Under the mandated sick leave, potential abuse is nearly impossible to address,” Gallick told the House Commerce Committee. “Employers cannot ask an employee why they were absent, leaving them vulnerable to lawsuits for merely inquiring.”

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave. Here's when it will end

The state's minimum wage, which voters approved increasing at the same time as the paid sick leave provision, also will no longer rise with inflation.

www.news-leader.com

 

[hondo 50]

A "literal" gut punch would mean a sock in the stomach. You don't use the word "literal" for emphasis.

 

[Harry Dresden]

The republican government in MO repealed a bill providing paid sick leave to workers that was approved by 58% of the voters. For lower income workers a sick day means unpaid bills or food off the table. They caved to a powerful lobbying group composed of industry groups, who of course have more available funds than struggling workers.

Another case of Republican rule, the worst government money can buy.

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58% but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce

www.theguardian.com

lol...try living in California....an example from the other party....

 

[leftwinger]

In Silicon Valley they switched it all to PTO? If you were sick you could use it. More than three days in row sick they wanted a medical update? from a doctor? Just SHUP with your agenda driven BS. Dirty lying pig should get timeout for Red Signature post.

 

[Mashmont]

The republican government in MO repealed a bill providing paid sick leave to workers that was approved by 58% of the voters. For lower income workers a sick day means unpaid bills or food off the table. They caved to a powerful lobbying group composed of industry groups, who of course have more available funds than struggling workers.

Another case of Republican rule, the worst government money can buy.

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58% but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce

www.theguardian.com

Billions of dollars are lost when people ditch work, call in sick, and get paid for it. This is an epidemic problem.
That's the other side of the coin that never gets reported.

 

[Harry Dresden]

sick leave is something every place should have because anyone can get sick....to have to work when you have the flu is pretty bad and of course infecting the other workers sucks too.....

 

[Meathead]

A "literal" gut punch would mean a sock in the stomach. You don't use the word "literal" for emphasis.

You do if you're an idiot.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

The republican government in MO repealed a bill providing paid sick leave to workers that was approved by 58% of the voters. For lower income workers a sick day means unpaid bills or food off the table. They caved to a powerful lobbying group composed of industry groups, who of course have more available funds than struggling workers.

Another case of Republican rule, the worst government money can buy.

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58% but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce

www.theguardian.com

The right’s war on working Americans continues.

 

[ThisIsMe]

A "literal" gut punch would mean a sock in the stomach. You don't use the word "literal" for emphasis.

I literally flipped my lid when I read that!

 

[struth]

The republican government in MO repealed a bill providing paid sick leave to workers that was approved by 58% of the voters. For lower income workers a sick day means unpaid bills or food off the table. They caved to a powerful lobbying group composed of industry groups, who of course have more available funds than struggling workers.

Another case of Republican rule, the worst government money can buy.

‘A literal gut punch’: Missouri workers devastated by Republican repeal of paid sick leave

Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58% but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce

www.theguardian.com

A company can offer paid sick leave if they want

 

[Foxfyre]

Sick leave in any form should be up to the employer. Not mandated by a ballot initiative nor government.

When I worked for Dupont you did not accumulate sick leave....If you were sick you stayed home and got paid.

As usual the OP only tells part of the story.

“Under the mandated sick leave, potential abuse is nearly impossible to address,” Gallick told the House Commerce Committee. “Employers cannot ask an employee why they were absent, leaving them vulnerable to lawsuits for merely inquiring.”

Missouri Gov. Kehoe signs bill repealing paid sick leave. Here's when it will end

The state's minimum wage, which voters approved increasing at the same time as the paid sick leave provision, also will no longer rise with inflation.

www.news-leader.com

The very best plans treat sick pay and vacation time the same. You have so many days of paid leave. Take unnecessary sick days and you reduce your vacation time. Those who do not abuse the system have a lot more lovely vacation time to do with as they wish.

I've never known anybody with this kind of company policy who didn't like it.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Well, what a stupid GOP move.

 

[Missourian]

This is what liberals believe democracy is for... voting themselves new benefits.

Here's a novel idea. How about you take it upon yourself to put away two hours of pay each pay period and every month you'll have created a sick day.

 

[initforme]

The chiseling away at workers continues. Rather disgusting.

 

[initforme]

A company can offer paid sick leave if they want

And if they font they should be publicly mocked and rificuled. Theres no excuse to mistreat workers. But perhaps you dont like workers.

 

[initforme]

This is what liberals believe democracy is for... voting themselves new benefits.

Here's a novel idea. How about you take it upon yourself to put away two hours of pay each pay period and every month you'll have created a sick day.

Wow. Beyond anti worker. Nobody should apply yo these awful illbegotten employers. Let em go under. Id applaud.

 

[Missourian]

Wow. Beyond anti worker. Nobody should apply yo these awful illbegotten employers. Let em go under. Id applaud.

Money just doesn't appear by magic.

 

[initforme]

Money just doesn't appear by magic.

Has nothing to do with scum employers that willingly mistreat their employees.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Workers have needs as well as rights.

Money just doesn't appear by magic.

Workers have rights.