Beginning on February 1, 2016, all employers (including environmental non-profits) will be required to provide up to 24 hours of paid leave<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=75860> annually to employees who work in Tacoma. The leave can be used for temporary time off of work for health or safety needs. Paid Leave rules and regulations have been drafted and are available online for review<http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/finance/paid-leave/tacoma-paid-leave-rules-and-regulations-draft.pdf>. Give us your feedback and help ensure that the final rules are tailored to work for your organization. Join us at the June 25th public hearing (info below) or email paidleave@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:paidleave@cityoftacoma.org> to weigh in. You can also sign up for email updates<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WATACOMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=WATACOMA_183> to stay informed on issues related to Paid Leave. Paid Leave Draft Rules Public Hearing Thursday, June 25th 10am - 11:30am Tacoma Public Library Main Branch (Olympic Room) 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Thank you for your time today. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Melanie Harding Management Analyst | Paid Leave City of Tacoma (253) 591-5306 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/paidleave 733 Market Street, #21 | Tacoma, WA 98402