Push to mandate paid sick days gains steam again in N.J. now that Murphy is governor

Employers would be required to offer paid sick days to all of their workers under a bill the state Assembly approved Monday that would benefit more than one-third of the New Jersey's private-sector workforce.

The bill (A1827) would allow workers to accrue one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Time off may be used because of employee's or a family member's illness, to attend a school conference or meeting, or to recover from domestic violence.

"Workers should not have to choose between caring for their health and keeping their paychecks or jobs," said Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt D-Camden, one of the sponsors. "Guaranteeing workers the ability to earn paid sick days would help ensure workers do not have to choose between their health and their economic security."

There are 1.2 million workers in the state who do not get paid sick days. Thirteen municipalities have enacted their own ordinances, including Jersey City in 2013.

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