Paid Sick Leave for Rail Workers: Enhanced Safety and Rights
This new law mandates paid sick leave for employees of large railway companies, aiming to improve safety by ensuring workers don't come to work sick. It outlines how sick leave is accrued and used, protecting employees from adverse actions for taking it. This change directly impacts the well-being and financial security of rail workers.
Key points
Class I railroad employees will receive at least 7 days of paid sick leave annually.
Unused sick leave days will carry over to the following calendar year.
Sick leave can be used for personal illness, caring for family, or in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Railroad companies are prohibited from penalizing employees for requesting or using paid sick leave, or requiring them to find a replacement.
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