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De Blasio Blasts Companies That Used Sick Days During Sandy

New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio on Saturday joined food service workers protesting their employers’ use of sick days to account for the time they missed during Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/24

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (file / credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Gov. Christie Wants End To Paying For Unused Sick Days

“That is a lot of money for you to be putting out for paying not to be sick, which is essentially what we’re doing here,” said Christie.

2012/01/04

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (credit: AP Photo/Mel Evans)

South Jersey Port Corp. Ends Bonuses For Punctual Workers

The agency’s board eliminated giving a day’s pay for every two consecutive months that workers showed up no more than 30 minutes late. The board also ended the 40-year practice that allowed workers to convert vacation and sick days to cash.

2011/07/28

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at a town hall meeting on March 29. (credit: Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Christie Says He Won’t Budge On Sick Leave Payouts For Public Employees

Republicans and Democrats agree that cash-outs that can total hundreds of thousands of dollars strain local budgets. They differ on how to best fix the problem.

2011/05/12

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