Healthy Families Act (2009)Federal bill would require certain employers, including those with at least 15 employees, to provide a minimum of seven days paid sick leave annually for those who work at least 30 hours per week, with a lesser amount of paid sick days for those who work 20-30 hours a week. Workers would be allowed to take the leave to care for their own medical needs or to care for a sick relative. Bill Number H.R. 2460/ S. 1152 Sponsor Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)/ Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) Date of Introduction 5/21/2009 Latest Activity Stalled (did not pass in 111th Congress) More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/
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