Effective February 2016: The City of Tacoma Paid  Sick Leave Ordinance (TMC 18.10) ensures that all eligible persons working in the City earn Paid Sick Leave to use when they or a family member are sick, injured, need preventative care or need to seek help for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or other safety-related issues. The Ordinance is intended to allow employees to care for themselves and family members, making Tacoma a healthier, more secure, and more productive community. Employers may, at their option, have a Paid Sick Leave policy that exceeds the minimum requirements set by the Ordinance. The Ordinance was updated effective January 2018 to align with State law. 

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