Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco) will present legislation, Assembly Bill 2716, which allows workers to earn paid sick days that can be used to recover from illness, care for a sick family member, or recover from domestic violence or sexual assault. AB 2716 is co-sponsored by the California Labor Federation and California ACORN and is supported by a statewide coalition of over 60 organizations including local governments, health professionals and civil rights organizations. Nearly six million working Californians, or about 40% of the workforce, currently receive zero paid sick days through their employers.

Specifically, AB 2716 guarantees employees the ability to earn and use 9 sick days per year. Employees that work for small businesses, with 10 or fewer employees, can earn and use 5 sick days per year. If signed into law, AB 2716 would make California the first state in the nation to ensure paid sick days for all workers.

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
9:30 a.m. (bills will be heard in sign-in order)

WHERE:

State Capitol, Room 2040
Senate Labor Committee

Assemblywoman Fiona Ma
California Labor Federation
California ACORN