Sick Leave Forms? DOL Wants Your Boring Feedback Now
Published Date: 8/7/2025
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The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about paid sick leave for federal contractors without changing the rules. This helps make sure the paperwork stays easy and doesn’t cost too much time or money. If you work with the government as a contractor, this affects you and you can share your thoughts before the deadline.
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