Talking Points

The Flexible Sick Leave Act . . .

• Lawfully and with more financial stability, allows workers to attend to love ones in times of distress.  

• It does not interfere with business interests (affected productivity, lost profit) in the long run by creating lower turnover and increasing employee retention; employees given time off without hitches come back.

• Gives workers up to 6 weeks, as specified by FLMA, with some percentage of wages according to amount of sick/vacation/leave time workers have accrued.

• Is on the books in WashingtonState.

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