Obama to propose paid sick leave for American workers

President Barack Obama will call on Congress to require companies to give workers up to seven days of paid sick leave a year, a senior adviser said Wednesday.

According to USA Today, the president will take executive action to give federal employees at least six weeks of paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child.

Obama will reportedly ask Congress to spend $2.2 billion to help states and cities develop paid family leave programs.

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