San Antonio City Council Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

Workers in San Antonio will have access to paid sick leave after a City Council vote of 9-2.

City Council members who voted to pass the ordinance Aug. 16 said that workers shouldn’t have to choose between family and work.

“No one should have to ever choose between keeping their jobs or paying their bills and taking care of themselves or a sick child or relative,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said. “Paid sick leave is good for businesses and working families and creates a healthy San Antonio overall.”

San Antonio is the second city in Texas to pass a paid sick ...