Implementation Day is June 28! Join us in a Tweetstorm!

Did you know that 14 of the 50 paid leave laws (paid sick and safe days and paid family and medical leave) passed in the US have anniversaries on July 1? And this July 1st Rhode Islanders start earning paid sick and safe days!

Join us in celebrating these anniversaries and the implementation of all paid leave laws in a tweetstorm on June 28 from 2-4 EST! Check out a few sample tweets below.

In addition to the tweetstorm, Family Values @ Work and Main Street Alliance have been working together to hold events and place opeds across the country on June 28. We’ll keep you updated on what events are happening near you and where you can find opeds as they are published.


On 7/1/02, CA #PaidFamilyLeave took effect. Now 40+ cities/states have #paidsickdays and  #paidfamilyleave. Take the time you need #WeEarnedIt

Is your city or state on the list of places with #paidsickdays? Check here: https://bit.ly/2LpQa6G #WeEarnedIt

#SmallBiz owners know that sick employees on the job costs our economy $218 billion each year. That’s why we support #PaidSickDays

#SmallBiz owners support the FAMILY Act and #PaidFamilyLeave to help us and our employees balance work and family without breaking the bank.

On July 1, an additional 100,000 Rhode Island workers can start earning paid sick time to take care of themselves and still be able to care for their families. To learn more visit www.economicprogressri.org/RIPaidSickLeave #WeEarnedIt #PaidSickDays

Choosing between your health and a paycheck is a thing of the past! Philadelphia’s #paidsickdays is in effect: https://goo.gl/tLY8QP #WeEarnedIt

Paid Sick Days and the Asian American Community

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT)
United Health Care Multicultural Center
1900 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Learn more about the law and how it impacts many Asian American and immigrant workers in Philadelphia!

We will also provide information and advice that is helpful to businesses!

Come join us for an informative event and discussion focused on Philadelphia's Paid Sick Leave law.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Coalition for Healthy Families and Workplaces has joined the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs is bringing together leaders in the Asian American community to provide an opportunity to learn more about the Paid Sick Leave law in Philadelphia and relevant resources as well as answer questions from the community.

Date: Tuesday, May 24th
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: United Health Care Multicultural Center, 1900 S. Broad, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Please feel free to contact Holandez.rose@dol.gov with any questions.

필라델피아시에서 병가가 법적인 효력을 갖게되었습니다! (Philadelphia's Earned Sick Days law is now in effect - Korean)

http://bit.ly/2iW107h

http://bit.ly/2ibQWZj

필라델피아시에서 일년에 40시간 이상 일 할 경우 유급 또는 무급 병가를 자신이나 가족을 위해 받을 수 있습니다. 또한 법적으로 직장상사가 병가를 받을 권리를 거부할 수 없습니다.

자세한 내용은 엡사이트를 확인하시길 바랍니다.

병가에 대한 권리 보장은 대단한 발전이며 이를 통해 가족을 위해 직장을 보장받고 또 열심히 일함으로 경제발전에 기여하며 도시를 부흥시키는 계기가 될 것 입니다.

다른  도시에서도 이런 비슷한 법을 통과시켰을 때 많은 일자리가 생겨났습니다. 그래서 필라델피아의 경제 성장에도 기여 할거라 확신하며 우리의 사업에도 많은 유익을 줄 거라 믿습니다.

주변의 친구들에게 이 새로운 권리를 트위터나 페이스북을 통해 많이 알려주길 부탁드립니다.

www.phillyearnedsickdays.com
Facebook: PhillyPaidSickDays
Twitter: @EarnedSickTime

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B71cGLXVNdI9T2FQN3JHMEdpajQ

Time to Celebrate - Earned Sick Days in Philadelphia Start May 13!

The day has finally arrived! Philadelphia's earned sick days law goes into effect today. Thanks to the hard work of thousands of dedicated staff, volunteers and advocates, Philadelphians will have a new right: the right to earn sick time without the danger of losing a paycheck or a job.

If you work more than 40 hours per year in the city of Philadelphia, you qualify to earn paid or unpaid sick time to care for yourself or a family member. The law also makes sure that your boss can’t retaliate against you if you use your right to take a sick day. To find out more visit here.

Guaranteeing the right to earn paid sick days is a huge step toward building a city that provides job security for all families and an economy that values hard work.

This law is a win-win for working families and our economy. When
other cities around the country passed similar legislation, they saw increased job growth. No doubt Philadelphia's economy and our businesses will reap the same benefits.

We’re celebrating today for all the Philadelphians who can breathe a little easier knowing that getting sick no longer means risking a paycheck, or worse – a job. If you want to join the celebration, take a minute to send a tweet, post on Facebook, or share the information with your friends.

Need more information about the new earned sick days law? Here’s where to find it:
Philadelphia Law FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Workers
Frequently Asked Questions for Employers

At the same time we celebrate this major victory in Philadelphia, our city – and our entire country – mourns the people who were killed in the horrific Amtrak accident last night and sends our thoughts to the many men and women who were injured.

This tragedy gives a moment to reflect on the importance of family and making sure we’re there for the people we love. 

UPDATED: City of Philadelphia Reveals Earned Sick Days Poster

The Managing Director's Office has just released the paid sick days poster that must be shown at all workplaces in the city of Philadelphia beginning on May 13, 2015. You can download your copy here.

You can also download more materials about the earned sick days law from our Coalition FAQ page.

If you have questions about earned sick days, contact the coalition at earnedsickdays@gmail.com or contact the city at paidsickleave@phila.gov.

UPDATE: The city has now released the poster in five more languages:

• español (Spanish)
• русский (Russian)
• 中國 (Chinese)
• ខ្មែរ (Khmer)
• tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

UPDATE 2: All languages are now posted in one PDF - http://www.phila.gov/MDO/Documents/Paid%20Sick%20Leave%20Posters%20-%20All%20Languages.pdf

For all information provided by the Coalition, please keep in mind that this information is correct to the best of our knowledge, but it is not exhaustive and should not be taken as legal advice. It is possible that additional provisions or rules from the law, not described here, may apply to your specific circumstances. The City of Philadelphia is responsible for regulating and enforcing this law, and will make final decisions on its interpretation.