Paid Sick Leave Is Blocked Before It Begins in Austin

Governing: A state appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked Austin's ordinance that would require private employers to provide paid sick leave.

A coalition of businesses has challenged the law, which was passed in February. The coalition sought a temporary injunction, and a state district judge denied that request in June. Friday's ruling is a result of the group's appeal.

The Texas 3rd Court of Appeals made no assessment of the merits of the law in its Friday ruling.

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