SB 294-Relating to Labor Regulations
On Monday, January 25th, SB 294, relating to Labor Regulation, by Senator Geraldine Thompson (D- Orlando)  was heard in the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee  and failed by a vote of 2 yeas and 4 nays.

SB 294 would have mandated employers to provide wages to all employees (even part time workers or those not otherwise qualified for leave benefits) for “sick” leave in a wide variety of situations many of which may not be connected to the employee’s personal sickness. This expensive mandate has been considered by several local governments throughout the state and AIF has proudly stood with our colleagues in the business community to fight against this costly measure that would hamper job growth in our state. We are pleased with the bill’s fate this afternoon and thank all the senators who voted against it today.

AIF opposes SB 294 and any other legislation that increases costs and undermines the rights of private employers to establish their own benefit programs suitable to the need and nature of their industry.