The law passed, easily. Now there may be more hurdles for this program as it moves forward. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce is considering filing suit against the city about it's legality.
The law requires, starting in Feb., to provide paid sick time to it's employees. Many small business owners are concerned about what this, combined with the 1% proposed sales tax increase, will do to their businesses. They are going to have to increase their prices or lessen their profits.
The plan sounds like a good idea. The problem is, the City and County are making it very difficult for businesses within the City and County. Why would I run a business where I am mandated to provide Sick Time, and the possibility of higher taxes. Why not move just a few miles across the county line? I don't think we have heard the end of this yet.
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