Union workers written up, fired for using sick days; Nevada lawmaker moves to close loophole

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Union workers written up, fired for using sick days; Nevada lawmaker moves to close loophole

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Some union workers are afraid to use sick days because they might be written up or fired for being "undependable," and now a Nevada lawmaker is coming to their aid. A 2019 law that guaranteed paid leave for employees has been weaponized by companies that are exploiting a loophole in the language. Now, Democratic Assem. Selena La Rue Hatch is sponsoring Assembly Bill 179 (AB179) to close that loophole related to workers under c…