City Hall

Tuesday Jolt: Paid Sick Leave (Mostly) a Success

A new audit for the city concludes that most employers are offering paid sick leave, but not always as much as is required under the law passed in 2012.

04/22/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Both Mayoral Candidates

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring McGinn's coal money?; paid sick leave; districts; and more

09/11/2013 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Provisions of this Chapter Shall Not Apply

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring exemptions, no-shows, and wish lists.

09/06/2013 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Linked and Seconded

Caffeinated News & Gossip.

07/09/2013 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Uniform Response

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring collapsing bridges, snarky pitches, paid sick leave, getting hosed, and more.

05/24/2013 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

Bleu Bistro Charging 1.9 Percent Sick Leave Surcharge

Bleu Bistro on Capitol Hill has started charging customers a 1.9 percent surcharge, ostensibly to offset the cost of Seattle's paid sick leave law.

04/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: Republican-Dominated Senate Squashes Seattle's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

The day's winners and losers.

03/11/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt

A Trio of Jolts: McGinn Caves to Holmes; Republicans Attack Seattle; and Economy Falters

The day's winners and losers.

03/08/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Unwelcome Mat

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring testimony, endorsements, and proposals.

02/21/2013 By Morning Fizz

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed in Bellevue and Olympia.

02/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Gregoire's Legacy, Pedestrian Safety, and More

Our daily roundup.

01/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question About Tim Burgess

How critical was Burgess' role on the 8-1 paid sick leave vote?

12/13/2012 By Dameon Matule

On Other Blogs

Food Safety News: Denver Voters Reject Paid Sick Leave

11/04/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

PA Woman Loses Job After Taking Sick Leave

09/14/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Jolt

Monday Jolt: Richard Conlin

09/12/2011 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

Council Passes Sick Leave Law 8-1

09/12/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Prepares to Pass Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Largely Intact

09/08/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Poll: Public Supports Paid Sick Leave

09/07/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

They Didn't Actually Resolve the Most Contentious Issues

09/07/2011 By Morning Fizz

News

Extra Campaign Fizz: Meacham Releases Questionnaires

08/24/2011 By Erica C. Barnett