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http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/09/10/paid-sick-leave-one-year-later-wheres-our-business-killing-socialist-hellscapeCelebrating the one-year anniversary(ish) of Seattle's Paid Sick Leave ordinance, today members of the The Main Street Alliance of Washington, a coalition representing more than 2,500 small businesses across Washington state, released a report that basically confirms that despite the business-killing socialist Hellscape promised by paid sick leave opponents, business is still booming in King County.
"I'm here to tell you that the sky didn't fall," Makini Howell, owner of Plum Bistro, said at a press conference held in her dining area this morning. "Offering paid sick days didn't have a negative impact on my business... I've seen a 25 percent increase in business, hired seven new full time employees, started a food truck, opened a new location, expanded that location, and all without losing an employee."
"This preliminary look shows that King County has continued to outpace the state in job growth and that Seattle has maintained its share of businesses and taxable retail salesincluding the food sector," announced Marilyn Watkins, policy director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, which helped draft the law. "In short, preliminary data suggests that the economic trends already underway prior to passage of the ordinance continued right along."
eridani
(51,907 posts)WA State legislation has been introduced, but probably won't go anywhere
http://www.eoionline.org/blog/connecticuts-paid-sick-days-law-has-come-with-few-costs-many-benefits-for-business/
Meanwhile, the law now enjoys strong employer support, with more than three-quarters saying they are either very supportive or somewhat supportive, with most in the former camp. Employers also reported a variety of benefits from the law. Nearly 15 percent saw productivity increase, while about 30 percent saw improved morale and 12.5 percent experienced increased motivation. More than 10 percent said they saw more loyalty and 3.3 percent had a reduction in turnover. The health benefit was clear as well, as nearly 20 percent had fewer sick employees show up to work and about 15 percent reduced the spread of illnesses.