Alex Padilla on Jobs

Provide paid sick days for illness or family care

Analysis by San Francisco Examiner: An employee can use their paid sick leave for the diagnosis, care, or treatment of an existing health condition or to obtain preventative care for the worker or a family member. Likewise, an employee may use their leave if they are a victim of stalking, domestic violence or sexual assault. An employer can't deny an employee the right to use accrued sick days or discharge or any manner discriminate against an employee for using accrued sick days.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 22-8-10 on Aug/29/14; State Sen. Alex Padilla voted YES; Passed Assembly 52-25-2 on Aug/30/14; Signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Sep/10/14.