California Passes Amended 'Job Killer' Sick Leave Bill
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Wednesday that will require most California employers next year to provide up to three sick days for millions of workers, a policy long-sought by labor unions and opposed by business groups.
"This is the least we can do," Brown told reporters after signing the bill at a ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, alluding to a growing income gap that has left many Americans struggling to make ends meet.
Supporters said as many as 6.5 million workers--including temporary and part-time employees--will benefit from the law that takes effect next July.
"Whether you're a dishwasher in San Diego or a store clerk in Oakland, this bill frees you of having to choose between your family's health and your job," the Democratic governor said in a statement from his office.
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