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Bill would let workers use earned sick leave for immigration proceedings; supporters cite fairness, employers raise framework concerns
Summary
Gross Substitute House Bill 18 75 would allow employees and transportation-network drivers to use accrued paid sick leave to prepare for or participate in judicial or administrative immigration proceedings for themselves or family members; the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee took testimony Oct. 12.
Gross Substitute House Bill 18 75 would allow employees and drivers for transportation-network companies to use accrued paid sick or earned paid sick time to prepare for or participate in judicial or administrative immigration proceedings for themselves or family members.
Committee staff described the existing paid sick-leave rules and how the bill amends verification and acceptable documentation. Under the proposed law, employers may accept documentation from an attorney, immigrant advocate, member of the clergy, or other professional who assisted the worker, or accept a worker’s written statement; any…
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