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The debate on paid sick leave in Philadelphia

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WHYY’s “Radio Times”

Last week Mayor Michael Nutter vetoed the Earned Sick Days Bill recently passed by City Council. The current bill allows all Philadelphia workers to earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, if employed at a business with more than six employees. Bill Dunkelberg, professor emeritus at Temple and chief economist for the National Federation of Independent Business, says that the legislation would create a financial and administrative burden on businesses and slow down future job growth.