Millions of American workers are left out of the coronavirus paid leave bill

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

One of the biggest problems facing the United States during the coronavirus pandemic is a lack of paid leave for workers.

Even though health officials recommend that anyone who feels sick stay home from work to help slow the spread of the virus, many Americans risk losing pay — or their jobs — if they stay home. And with schools and daycare centers closed across the country, many parents have few job protections if they take time off to care for their kids.

Congress aimed to fix that this week with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which was supposed to help workers across the country take care of themselves and their loved ones in this time of national crisis. President Trump even praised the bill on Saturday, citing “good teamwork” between Democrats and Republicans.

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But after amendments by Republicans on Monday, the bill could leave out millions of Americans who work for small businesses. The amendments also limited paid family leave to parents dealing with school closures — leaving out people who need to stay home because a family member was exposed to the virus or is displaying symptoms.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/millions-of-american-workers-are-left-out-of-the-coronavirus-paid-leave-bill/ar-BB11k8Nc?li=BBnbfcN

[jberryhill]

1. "the bill could leave out millions of Americans who work for small businesses"

And what good does it do to require small businesses, such as bars and restaurants, to pay their workers when they HAVE. NO. MONEY.