Austin considers requiring private companies to provide paid sick leave

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council is looking for feedback on the possibility of a city-wide paid sick leave policy for employees in the private sector. Almost 4 out of 10 workers in Austin do not work at a company where paid sick leave is required.
The city states paid sick time can “have a positive effect on individuals and the public health of Austinites.” According to the resolution, 33 cities and eight states across the country have paid sick policies in place.
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