"Paid Work Leave" Could Have Terrible Consequences for Those that Need It the Most

Episode • Oct 23, 2019 • 58m

MADISON, Wis. - Paid Medical Family Leave Would be Offered Under New Democrat Proposal -

Wisconsin employees would be eligible for paid time off under a new proposal at the Wisconsin State Capitol

The Democratic bill would provide participating employees in Wisconsin up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child, to treat a personal illness or to care for an aging or sick family member.

The bill's authors said the program would not cost the employers any money and instead, be paid for completely by the employees themselves. Employees would contribute a certain percentage of their paycheck into a trust fund.

So they want you to start a savings account? Does that require a new law?

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