House Clears Its Version Of Paid Sick Days Bill

The House cleared its version of a paid sick time bill in a 55-14 vote Thursday. The legislation has some key differences with the Senate’s version of the bill.

The House version of the proposal requires businesses with more than 18 employees to provide the benefit in a three-year phase in.

Employees would be able to receive three paid sick days in 2018, four in 2019, and five in 2020. Although not required to provide compensation, business with fewer than 17 employees would still be required to protect employees’ jobs if they’re out sick.

Rhode Island State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business Christopher Carlozzi expressed disappointment following the passage of the House bill.

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