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A new report from Cornell University and Restaurant Opportunities Center United highlights examples of restaurateurs across the country who have created “win-win-win” solutions for workers, diners, and employers by using “high-road” employment practices. Nationally, restaurant workers typically earn very low wages; 90% do not receive paid sick days, paid vacation, or health insurance through their [...]
Business experience, academic research and political muscle are backing calls by small business owners for “high road” business and economic development policies – and policymakers are listening. The recent campaign for paid sick days in Seattle featured local business leaders like Dave Meinert, Makini Howell and Jody Hall. And they didn’t just support the idea [...]
Paid leave isn’t only crucial for ensuring parents can care for their children – it’s also important for adult children, an increasing number of whom are caring for an elderly relative. But while having time to care for a loved one is important to nearly all of us, not everyone can do it without risking [...]
Crossposted from the Washington Family Leave Coalition: You helped pass paid sick days in Seattle – but the devil is in the details. As the city begins drafting the rules that will actually implement the new ordinance, your input is crucial! By attending one of these meetings, you can help ensure Seattle’s Paid Sick Days [...]
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