The business-backed Partnership for New York City released a survey that shows the paid sick leave bill being proposed by the City Council will be expensive, costing businesses $789 million. It also suggests that many businesses (88%) already offer paid sick days—versus other claims that nearly half of businesses do not have paid sick days—thereby making the bill, in its current form, unnecessary. more ›

At least 13 DOE employees, mainly teachers and school cooks, have either lost their jobs or paid heavy fines for using their sick days to take paid vacations. According to the Post, one employee even lied about her mother dying so she could take three days off (one of her sick day activities: going bowling). She also accepted a $150 gift from concerned coworkers before taking her little break. But others did not break the rules so brazenly, and believe they shouldn't have been punished. more ›

The Fire Department may be forced to cutback on staffing to cover the costs of the increasing number of firefighters taking sick leave. more ›