http://washingtonpolicywatch.org/2009/10/20/with-h1n1-spreading-this-fall-we-need-paid-sick-days-not-another-iphone-app/ News and perspective on public policy issues affecting Washington's economy and quality of life, brought to you by the Economic Opportunity Institute. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:27:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://washingtonpolicywatch.org/2009/10/20/with-h1n1-spreading-this-fall-we-need-paid-sick-days-not-another-iphone-app/#comment-2170 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:16:37 +0000 http://washingtonpolicywatch.org/?p=2734#comment-2170 You are already paying higher costs in reduced productivity, increased worker turnover, and diminished public health because our nation lacks a paid sick days standard. Paid sick days actually reduce costs; in fact, the savings from reduced turnover alone are estimated to be more than the direct costs of providing paid sick days. The benefits to workers and public health are also quite substantial.

]]> http://washingtonpolicywatch.org/2009/10/20/with-h1n1-spreading-this-fall-we-need-paid-sick-days-not-another-iphone-app/#comment-2169 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:25:56 +0000 http://washingtonpolicywatch.org/?p=2734#comment-2169 If you want to stay home and be sick then buy insurance to cover the cost. Goods and services will ultimately be more expensive if we asasinate personal responsibility for what ever “life” deals out for you. Go ahead and shovel the burden on the back of society over and over again. You’ll see, every body with their hand out, nobody taking care of anything, expecting freebies, comps, deserves, all without so much as a thank you!

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