On May 28, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed law granting every full-time employee up to 40 hours (pro rata for part-time workers) on-the-job, emergency paid sick leave for specific COVID-19 reasons to receive the COVID-19…
(The Center Square) - Sponsored by Pennsylvania Senator Christine Tartaglione, legislation to extend family and sick leave for employees caring for a sick loved one was unanimously approved by the…
(The Center Square) - Sponsored by Pennsylvania Senator Christine Tartaglione, legislation to extend family and sick leave for employees caring for a sick loved one was unanimously approved by the…
On May 28, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed law granting every full-time employee up to 40 hours (pro rata for part-time workers) on-the-job, emergency paid sick leave for specific COVID-19 reasons to receive the COVID-19…
Maine needs paid sick leave to keep seniors safe
The pandemic has had a major impact on all facets of our lives. In Maine, where our workforce is heavily dependent on jobs created by the tourism industry, we faced high unemployment that…
Days before the January 6 uprising, President Donald Trump urged his acting Secretary of Defense to protect the rioters and insurgents at all costs.In an impressive testimony on Wednesday afternoon, then-incumbent Defense Secretary…
The far right wing of the Republican Party insists that the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in humans was developed and manufactured in a laboratory in Wuhan, China, United States Dr. Anthony FauciIn addition to being responsible,…
Democratic state lawmakers advocate paid family and sick leave for all Delaware residents. State Senator Sarah McBride (D-Claymont) introduced the Paid Family and Sick Leave Act last week, calling it a major social safety net. She says…