A Dem source familiar with negotiations explains this exemption: “It was a compromise. Democrats preferred to have something rather than nothing. That was the choice we faced.... Republicans didn’t support the mandate nor did they support leave for everyone....
2/“... It was a clear nonstarter for them. Secretary Mnuchin and Republicans refused to consider any leave policies whatsoever without a cap. While many large companies already have leave policies, the compromise was tailored to provide relief as fast as possible...
3/“... to virus-impacted small and medium businesses, who don’t always have leave policies.
“In addition to most large companies having sick leave policies, 12 states and DC have paid sick leave policies....
“In addition to most large companies having sick leave policies, 12 states and DC have paid sick leave policies....
4/“... Some large companies have made modifications to their policies in light of the pandemic:
Walmart, McDonald's, Apple, Instacart, Uber, Lyft and Darden Restaurants, which manages restaurants like Olive Garden, updated their leave policies in response to COVID19...
Walmart, McDonald's, Apple, Instacart, Uber, Lyft and Darden Restaurants, which manages restaurants like Olive Garden, updated their leave policies in response to COVID19...
5/“...Obviously, there is a Republican Senate and a Republican President. Support of both are required to make law.”
