The implementation of paid sick days for Virginians who are either sick themselves or parents with sick children and those who are low wage workers (e.g., childcare, food service) who lack this benefit is of vital importance to both the worker, to families and to employers. Fair and balanced regulations for paid sick days will help to ensure that workers and parents do not have to take off from work without pay, children do not have to go to school or to daycare sick, and employers maintain a reliable workforce.