Unions Try Again to Help Working Families "Labor is once again supporting legislation that would make it easier for employees to take care of sick family members. SB 1471, by Senator Gloria Romero, (D) Los Angeles/San Gabriel Valley, would clarify that employees who take family sick leave cannot be penalized under employer “absence control” policies. SB 1661, by Senator Sheila Kuehl, (D) Santa Monica, would establish a paid family leave program. Under current law, California workers are eligible for up to 3 months of unpaid family leave to care for a sick relative or new child. This bill would fund...