Midwest Family Leave Act (Vote)

[windjammer]

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Sponsor: GAworth

[GAworth]

I hope this bill speaks for itself. I look forward to feedback.

[Senator Cris]

I support this bill.

[windjammer]

Me too,  do you know the cost of this bill?

[GAworth]

I have not gotten this costed, the employer would be responsible for the cost not the region.

[tmthforu94]

I have not gotten this costed, the employer would be responsible for the cost not the region.

Well, this applies to government jobs as well, so there would be a cost to the region.

I would also encourage the chamber to consider amending Section 2 Clause 1 to say "a maximum of $100,000", rather than potentially bankrupt a company, especially when this error could be quickly fixed by the organization.

[GAworth]

I have not gotten this costed, the employer would be responsible for the cost not the region.

Well, this applies to government jobs as well, so there would be a cost to the region.

I would also encourage the chamber to consider amending Section 2 Clause 1 to say "a maximum of $100,000", rather than potentially bankrupt a company, especially when this error could be quickly fixed by the organization.

True, but wouldn't it be the same as if the employee was working the 12 months anyways? I am open to the idea of the fine being changed to a maximum of $100,000

[tmthforu94]

I have not gotten this costed, the employer would be responsible for the cost not the region.

Well, this applies to government jobs as well, so there would be a cost to the region.

I would also encourage the chamber to consider amending Section 2 Clause 1 to say "a maximum of $100,000", rather than potentially bankrupt a company, especially when this error could be quickly fixed by the organization.

True, but wouldn't it be the same as if the employee was working the 12 months anyways? I am open to the idea of the fine being changed to a maximum of $100,000

But there would be less productivity, no? There's also the added possibility of having to hire a temporary employee to cover. I suppose there wouldn't be too much of a cost involved.

[Arturo Belano]

I support this bill.

[Lumine]

I have not gotten this costed, the employer would be responsible for the cost not the region.

Well, this applies to government jobs as well, so there would be a cost to the region.

I would also encourage the chamber to consider amending Section 2 Clause 1 to say "a maximum of $100,000", rather than potentially bankrupt a company, especially when this error could be quickly fixed by the organization.

True, but wouldn't it be the same as if the employee was working the 12 months anyways? I am open to the idea of the fine being changed to a maximum of $100,000

But there would be less productivity, no? There's also the added possibility of having to hire a temporary employee to cover. I suppose there wouldn't be too much of a cost involved.

I echo the Senator's concerns, this sounds a little bit too harsh for me. Besides, a maximum of $100.000, is a reasonable request, given that the threat of going bankrupt for small companies might prove detrimental to the region.

[GAworth]

Well I am always open to seeing amendments offered kind sir.

[Lumine]

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Very well, how about this?

[GAworth]

I find this friendly. Thank you for writing an amendment.

[windjammer]

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I call a 48 hour vote.

[GAworth]

Aye

[Senator Cris]

Aye

[Arturo Belano]

Aye

[windjammer]

This bill passes!