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The True Cost of Sick Days
Labor Force / Other

The True Cost of Sick Days

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jessica Richardson

In his State of the Union address, President Obama announced his proposal for mandatory paid sick leave. He is proposing that businesses be required to provide seven days of paid sick leave per year to each employee. Currently, many people are forced to choose between going to work sick and forgoing a much needed paycheck. … Continue reading →

In Sickness and in Health?
Economy / Politics

In Sickness and in Health?

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Elizabeth Arentz

It’s the middle of the workweek and you wake up to prepare for work only to find you have the flu. Some Americans are then faced with the question of, “Should I stay home and lose a day’s pay, or should I tough it out and head to the office?” President Obama wants to make … Continue reading →

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