Working Lunch: Republicans call for paid leave

Align Public Strategies discusses legislation introduced by Republican senator Marco Rubio that would establish a national paid parental leave program. The team also covers developments in Washington, D.C., regarding the new law eliminating the tip credit. The city council is considering a repeal of the law, which was just passed by voters in June.

The Align crew also talks about Starbucks’ wage and hour violations in California and this week’s legislative scorecard. 

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