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I'm in support of the SPIRIT of the ordinance, but implementation has ALREADY had irreparable harm... |
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Attorneys argue merits of Milwaukee's sick-leave ordinance
May 12, 2009
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Thomas Cooper, who listened to arguments for nearly three hours, said he expects to issue a written decision within 30 days.
"This is an important issue for everybody, and I'll give it my best shot," he said. "But this is the first stage, and I believe the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court will probably weigh in."
Judge To Rule over Sick Leave Ordinance
May 11, 2009
This is a big day in the fight over whether Milwaukee businesses should be forced to provide paid sick leave to their workers. Both sides are expected to pack a courtroom as attorneys will argue their case for and against the city's controverial ordinance.
Waukesha takes first step against sick pay law
March 18, 2009
Alderman Emanuele Vitale was one of 14 common council members to approve a draft ordinance during Tuesday’s meeting that would prohibit mandating payment of employee wages or benefits, such as sick leave, for workers in Waukesha.
Sick-leave mandate feels ill-timed
February 28, 2009
In their guts, people know that nobody deserves to be punished for being sick. But talk about timing. Most everybody is sick - about the economy.
Put your sick-leave opinion on the Radio!
February 25, 2009
Our 'Be Heard' telephone line (414-475-8889) is set up to collect opinions on a timely and relevant issue in the Milwaukee community.
Officials look at banning mandatory sick-day policy
February 24, 2009
The city of Brookfield is taking a look at prohibiting the Common Council from requiring private businesses to provide certain wages or benefits to employees.
Businesses in D.C. and San Francisco don’t like sick leave mandates
February 20, 2009
“I applaud the philosophy behind (the sick leave ordinance), but communities can’t really act in isolation in these types of manners because of the laws of unintended consequences,” said David Becker, president of PhilippeBecker, a branding and design firm in San Francisco with 22 employees.
Communities Say No To Paid Sick Leave
February 16, 2009
The Villages of Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Kewaskum all passed ordinances Monday night prohibiting the communities from forcing businesses to provide certain benefits to workers.