I’m back with a 2^nd apology! Apparently, I was juggling too many balls yesterday L

First of all, I sent the wrong attachment – that was an early draft. Attached is what MHCA has already submitted to the City.

Secondly, I’m sorry that my subject made it appear that I was looking for your comments. I am asking you to send comments to the City (see email text for directions). The health care group that’s working on this is asking for more voices to make a stronger statement.

Today, I vow to slow down a bit and appreciate grace J

Warm Regards,

Kathy Messerli

Executive Director | Minnesota HomeCare Association

1711 West County Road B, Suite 211S, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55113

D: 651.635.0038 | P: 651.635.0607 | T: 1.866.607.0607 | F: 651.635.0043

www.mnhomecare.org | kmesserli@mnhomecare.org

ALERT: As of Feb. 26, 2016, MHCA offices will be located at 2550 University Ave W, Ste. 350S, St. Paul, MN 55114-1900.

Mission: MHCA represents and supports Minnesota home care providers committed to high quality home care services

Vision: MHCA will shape the home care landscape to improve and sustain quality care services

MHCA supports Best Life Alliance

From: Kathy Messerli
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 4:55 PM
To: 'legteam@list.mnhomecare.org'; 'MHCABOD@list.mnhomecare.org'
Subject: RE: City Sick Leave Ordinances - please comment ASAP

My apologies….here is the attachment.

Kathy

From: Kathy Messerli
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 2:39 PM
To: 'legteam@list.mnhomecare.org'; MHCABOD@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: City Sick Leave Ordinances - please comment ASAP
Importance: High

Hello Board and Legislative Team Members:

As many of you are aware, the City of Minneapolis is in conversation regarding a sick leave mandate for all employees who work in Minneapolis and St. Paul has also introduced the topic.

In Minneapolis, “work in” references the location of where you provide service (e.g. client’s home) vs where your office is located. At this point, they are still contemplating a requirement that all employees who work more than 80 hours per year must be eligible for paid sick leave.

MHCA needs your help! A group of health care organizations are collaboratively working to influence the recommendation that will go before the Minneapolis City Council and more voices are needed. Please consider sending an email this week to the Workforce Partnership Group, sharing how this will impact your agency. You are welcome to utilize talking points from the attached document. Help us ensure that the voice of home care is heard!

Individuals interested in sharing comments with the St. Paul task force can post comments online on Open Saint Paul. City staff and task force members will incorporate comments into the earned sick and safe time decision-making process.