October 4, 2016
Washington – Beginning in 2017, employers with federal government contracts must provide their workers with up to seven days of paid sick leave per year, according to a Department of Labor final rule published Sept. 29.
The final rule was prompted by Executive Order 13706, signed by President Barack Obama on Sept. 7, 2015. It pertains to all contracts solicited and awarded on or after Jan. 1.
Under the rule, employees will accumulate one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked in relation to a covered contract.
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