Maine bill seeks H1N1 prevention

Submitted by The Associated Press on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 08:31

AUGUSTA — Maine's Senate president is introducing legislation to make sure that people who get swine flu or some other illness get time off from work to recover, or to take care of family members who get sick.

Sen. Elizabeth Mitchell is announcing introduction of her bill on Tuesday. The Vassalboro Democrat says the idea of the legislation is to prevent the spread of H1N1.

Mitchell's bill would give employees of larger businesses six paid sick days a year, and employees of smaller businesses three paid days. It would apply to those receiving preventive care or to use in relation to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

Legislative leaders voted last week to allow Mitchell's bill to be introduced during the 2010 session.

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sweet, hope it passes before

Submitted by Bubba Smith on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 15:32.

sweet, hope it passes before the big ice fishin trip. i need more paid days off.

Hang on folks, this is just

Submitted by Conservative Ta... on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 12:47.

Hang on folks, this is just the beginning.  The Dem's are already at it again.  PLEASE VOTE THEM OUT!

Gee Libby  I think it's

Submitted by Gre ma on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 10:03.

Gee Libby  I think it's called "sick leave" and possibly covered under the "family medical leave act". 

 

Will these be in addition to the days I  give my employees for sick leave each year?  Who is going to pay the additional cost of these days?

Why do we need more laws that duplicate existing laws???

 another hit on

Submitted by larry Swanson on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 09:20.

 another hit on business,large & small..this must be some sort of relief for business out of pocket ?..this liberal adjenda  has to stop before all businesses have gone south except for the deer,moose & raccoons

   Larry S.