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Sick and Safe Time

State: Arizona
Subject: Domestic Violence and the Workplace, Paid Sick Days
Bill: H. 2399
Sponsor: Patterson (D)
Date introduced: 01/18/2011
Died upon adjournment: 04/20/2011

Summary:

Guarantees all Arizona workers a minimum of one hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours in one calendar year.

The sick and safe time may be used to care for a child, spouse or domestic partner, grandchild, parent, sibling or “any other individual related by blood or affinity.”

The sick and safe time may be used to seek medical attention resulting from domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.






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