Lynch Prevails in APD Lawsuit

Jury's ruling will net detective $240,000 in back pay, pain and suffering

"...simple detective tasks. Lynch went on Family & Medical Leave and was told during her hiatus that she wouldn't..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

From the Coronavirus Frontlines: Wheatsville Co-op

Two managers talk life as an essential grocery store employee

"...spent significant time working to understand the new Emergency Sick Leave regulations and creating procedures to implement it for..."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...to balance the budget on the backs of the sick and the elderly."..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Congress CARES About You

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

"...• Expanded paid sick leave or family and medical leave for those affected..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

An Abbott About-Face

"...high in order to keep more Texans from getting sick, and I'm glad Gov. Abbott has no objections to..."

March 23, 2020 Postmarks

Campaigns Respond to Pandemic Crisis (Continued)

Candidates steadily re-adjust and reduce public campaigning

"...The statement continued, “Our staff has paid sick leave to allow for self quarantine if they are..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Headlines

"...Don't Get Sick: State District Judge Peter Sakai issued a temporary injunction..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature

Council: Almost Time Again

A busy return from summer break

"...Place," Aug. 3, for more on this one. Police Sick Pay..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Sick Pay Stays ... for now. After two days of..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature

The Hightower Report

Economic Indicators for Real People; and Swine Flu? Shame on You.

"...and stingiest workplace policies is the denial of paid sick days for employees – a reality faced by almost..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...if it’s any bigger he cuts it down, which leaves many of these girls unable to feel pleasure or..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

The Bucket List

Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman play characters who have only a short time to live. Promises, promises.

"...Reiner’s latest exercise in syrupy nonsense, Cole and Chambers leave behind their depressing hospital beds and chemotherapy sessions and..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Northfork

"...the movie begins, his only real charge is the sickly Irwin (Farnes) whose adoptive parents return him to Father..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City of Joy

"...has given up his practice because he "can't stand sick people." A little late perhaps, but he's a pilgrim..."

April 17, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Sub Mission

There's No Substitute for a Teacher - Just Ask AISD

"...more inclined to use up their allotted number of sick days and personal days during a year because there..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Drafthouse Workers Begin Union Drive

South Lamar employees organizing as Drafthouse United

"...key requests include increases in wages and benefits, paid sick leave, transparency regarding COVID-19 practices and policies, and a..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...drop their lawsuit that's stayed implementation of Austin's paid sick leave ordinance, as Adler has requested.)..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cinemas and Coronavirus: How Theaters are Responding

New seat layouts, increase hygiene all promised

"...the Drafthouse will pay for 14 days of quarantine sick leave: after that, employees will start using accrued PTO..."

March 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rare Wins for Workers' Rights at the Texas Lege

Cities win against local preemption bills

"...including life and dental insurance and, most notably, paid sick leave, adopted in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. Austin..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bad Bills Bite the Dust at the Legislature

Anti-voter, anti-worker, anti-woman, pro-slave-owner bills dead – for now

"...slap down attempts by local governments to mandate paid sick leave and other worker protections never made it to..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: On the Road to Sine Die

Almost adjourned, the Legislature's toll is still incomplete

"...owners to block local government support for employees' paid sick leave has run aground amid the same right-wing obsession..."

May 24, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Local Control Now in Chains

State clamps down on cities' right to govern themselves

"...stripping city protections of workers' rights, such as paid sick leave). The telecom/cable fee waiver is a direct donation..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Religious Refusal Bill Prepped to Grant Texans License to Discriminate

"Sincerely held" nonsense at the Senate

"...including SB 15, the Lege's attack on Austin's paid sick leave rules. Most speakers harkened back to the lasting..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...cities since they last wrapped up in 2017. Paid sick leave, as Austin and San Antonio guaranteed to all..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...The Prognosis for Paid Sick LeaveFri., 8:30-9:30am, Stateside at the Paramount Paid sick leave..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...to allow employees up to 64 hours of paid sick leave annually. However, that rule is being held up..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Headlines

"...Sick Leave Suit The Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature

Who Wants to Take on Ken Casaday?

Elections underway at police union

"...of living increase, phone stipends, and a guaranteed 1,700-hour sick leave buyback policy...."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Kitchen Scales

The cost of Austin fine dining

"...per week. Their employees receive three weeks of paid leave a year, and earn cash bonuses. And while they..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Live Nude Girls Unite!

"...bit over sexy-sounding things like job security, paid vacation, sick leave, and an end to racial discrimination. Live Nude..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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