PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A bill requiring local businesses to offer sick leave cleared the Senate Wednesday night. Senators passed the bill 27-8. Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin sponsored the legislation (S 0290 substitute A) that has forced a divide between the legislature and local businesses. They faced significant opposition. Just one day [...]
R.i. Senate Backs Bill Requiring Paid Sick Leave For Workers
Jacqueline Tempera, The Providence Journal
Wed, 06/28/2017 - 5:24pm
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Topics: Rhode Island Providence County Providence
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