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Governor Tom Wolf called for the General Assembly to pass legislation that would provide paid sick or family leave for workers who need to miss work due to illness or to care for another as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
"Pennsylvanians are working hard, especially during this pandemic, and they should not have to choose between losing a day's pay or going to work sick," Wolf said. "It's time for the General Assembly to stand up for Pennsylvania's workers and protect the health of all Pennsylvanians."
The administration said a paid sick leave law would help about 400,000 workers in the state.
“Pennsylvania workers have waited long enough, and the pandemic has made the need for paid sick leave more urgent,” said Gov. Wolf. “All employees should have healthy and safe workplaces. There are many paid sick and family leave bills in the legislature, and I’m committed to working with the General Assembly to finally get workers the earned leave they deserve.”
In addition to caring for one's self or a loved on, the administration said paid sick leave can be used for those who need help from abuse or violence.
The administration said a paid sick leave law would improve public health and prevent others from getting sick.
Eight states and Washington, D.C. have similar legislation.
Wolf also announced that the state's paid parental leave policy begins on October 15. State employees would received up to six weeks of paid time off after the birth of a child, adoption or foster placement.
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