Employees within the metropolis of Pittsburgh will proceed to obtain sick depart from COVID-19 – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Workers in the city of Pittsburgh will continue to receive paid sick leave when they have to stay home due to COVID-19.

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Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday voted for a renewed version of its pandemic sick leave bill.

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This means that companies with more than 50 employees have to take 80 hours of sick leave if they have coronavirus symptoms or care for a sick family member.

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The regulation is valid for one year.