New York to require paid sick days
Today a bill passed through the New York City Council that will have a major effect on companies' payroll processes. Starting April 1, 2014, New York employers with 20 or more employees will be required to offer five paid sick days per year.
According to The New York Times, this legislation has taken some time to be approved because of opposition from Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Christine Quinn, the Council speaker, has also voiced hesitations over it, for fear of losing Mayor Bloomberg as an ally in her run for mayorship. However, she finally reached a compromise with the council.
"People who are sick or who need to care for a loved one should be able to take time off without the fear of losing their job or not having money to pay the bills," Quinn said.
The vote passed 45 to 3, which is enough to override a veto from the mayor. Roughly 1 million New York residents do not currently receive paid time off but will be eligible under this bill, as reported by Bloomberg.
After October 1, 2015, the requirements will shift and all New York employers with at least 15 workers - rather than 20 - will have to provide 5 sick days per year, according to The New York Times.
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