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CenterPoint avoids strike after union workers approve new contract

  • Oct 19, 2023

Harris Co. judge returns to work after 2-month mental health treatment

  • Oct 2, 2023

Harris Co. judge announces return after mental health treatment

  • Sep 14, 2023

Harris County gets back to business amid Lina Hidalgo's absence

  • Aug 8, 2023

Rodney Ellis takes lead in place of Harris Co. Judge on leave

  • Aug 8, 2023

Olive Garden manager fired over tirade about employees calling in sick

  • Dec 9, 2022

TX Senate revives push to block paid sick leave ordinances

  • Apr 13, 2021

New Zealand approves paid leave after miscarriage

  • Mar 26, 2021

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Harris County explores giving workers paid mental health days

  • Jun 13
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CenterPoint Energy union workers voting on strike authorization after issues with sick days, bonuses

  • Oct 18, 2023
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Harris Co. judge returns to work after 2-month mental health treatment

  • Oct 2, 2023
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Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo announces return to office following leave for mental health treatment

  • Sep 14, 2023
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Harris County commissioners meet without Judge Lina Hidalgo

  • Aug 8, 2023
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Harris Co. judge checks into inpatient care for 'clinical depression'

  • Aug 7, 2023
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New Zealand approves paid leave after miscarriage and encourages the world to follow

  • Aug 27, 2021
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New tool helps figure out if you can get paid sick time

  • Apr 13, 2021

Latest Stories

Teachers from 35 Houston ISD campuses call in sick to protest over COVID-19 protocols

At least 35 campuses were impacted by the sick-out as teachers claim the state and the district aren't doing enough to keep them safe.

  • Oct 23, 2020

Got sick during the pandemic? This new tool helps figure out if you can get paid sick time

If your employer doesn't offer paid sick leave, that doesn't mean you can't get it.

  • Jun 26, 2020
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Here's how the new paid sick leave requirements work

The act gives all American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee's own health needs or to care for family members.

  • Apr 2, 2020
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Paycheck Protection Program: Stimulus aid for 'small business' will go to some big chains

Operators of name-brand hotel, restaurant and service chains and franchises with thousands of employees at locations scattered across the U.S. are eligible.

  • Apr 2, 2020

Judge blocks Dallas sick leave ordinance amid virus outbreak

The ordinance says employers must grant one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked by a staffer.

  • Mar 31, 2020