| Dear Neighbor,
After a long, spirited debate on Wednesday, HB5005, An Act Expanding Paid Sick Days In The State, passed in the House.
I am especially proud of this legislation that will require businesses with as few as one employee to provide paid time off. The bill essentially expands the sick days program to include the state’s small businesses in the paid time off program, not just businesses with 50 or more employees. No one should have to choose between missing an important family event, going in to work sick and exposing others, or taking a mental health day when needed.
As the Vice Chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, I worked hard on this bill this session alongside House Chair Manny Sanchez, of New Britain. We knew we were in for a riveting discussion on this piece of legislation, taking questions from the media in House Speaker Matt Ritter's office before the session day began.
Anything worth having is worth fighting for. |
