WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A proposed U.S. law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave would help stop the spread of swine flu and increase productivity, supporters argued on Tuesday.
Senators Debate Requiring U.s. Sick Leave For Flu
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Tue, 11/10/2009 - 12:27pm
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