Congress Considers Paid Leave Proposals

November 20, 2009

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of Capital Associated Industries, Inc., testified November 17 before the House Committee on Education and Labor about employer-paid sick leave policies and ways employers are responding to the current H1N1 influenza outbreak. The Committee is considering legislation to protect the American workforce and minimize the spread of pandemic influenza. However, some proposals mandate specifically how employers should provide paid sick leave. It is important that any proposal support and protect the existing paid leave programs and workplace flexibility initiatives employers have in place. The NAM is working with Congress to ensure manufacturers continue to have the flexibility to provide the benefits that best fit their workforce. Details: Keith Smith, (202) 637-3045.