Finally after being introduced almost five years prior, the City of Pittsburgh Paid Sick Day Act went into effect on March 15, 2020. This meant that workers who work for businesses within Pittsburgh city-limits were now eligible to acquire paid sick time. As much of a victory as this was for many, there are still workers who call themselves Pittsburghers who live and work in the Pittsburgh region and still do not have access to paid sick days.
On Tuesday April 21, 2020, Allegheny County Council considered a proposal to grant three to five paid sick days a year to most people who work in the county full-time. Now is the time for restaurant industry workers in Allegheny County to make their voices heard and ensure that County Council gives us a bill that considers our needs!
WHAT ARE WE ASKING FOR?
RAISE THE CAP
Amend the legislation to raise the cap on the accrual of paid leave.
COMPENSATION FOR TIPPED WORKERS
Add language that sets the compensation rate for tipped workers to the minimum wage plus an average of their tips over a given period of time.
FRONT LOADED PAID TIME OFF
Amend the legislation to require businesses to front load sick time.
PAID SAFE LEAVE
Add language in this legislation which also creates a county-wide program for Paid Safe Leave.
WHEN IS THE NEXT COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING?
The next Allegheny County Council Meeting is scheduled for:
TUESDAY, MARCH 9 at 5:00 PM
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council discourages the public from attending Regular Meetings of Council until further notice.
THE PUBLIC CAN STREAM THE MEETING HERE.
