Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto wants employers in the city to offer additional paid sick leave next year to workers impacted by COVID-19.
Under federal law, some sick leave related to the coronavirus is paid through federal funds. But that benefit it set to expire at the end of the year.
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“Due to failed federal action, workers should not have to choose between their family’s health during a worldwide pandemic and their ability to pay their bills. In Pittsburgh we’re used to stepping up when Washington fails, and will do so again to protect our people from COVID-19,” Mayor Peduto said.
Peduto's administration is now asking city council to approve a new measure that would apply to businesses with 50 or more workers.
If it's approved, employees could receive up to 112 hours of sick leave due to the impact of COVID-19, such as illness or time out for quarantine.