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Andy Kim’s policy on paid sick leave

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

  Andy Kim voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Andy Kim’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 22hrs ago

Andy Kim voters

Answer: Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 45 voters that voted for Andy Kim in the 2024 New Jersey US Senate election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Andy Kim, a Democrat, has consistently supported policies that promote workers' rights, including paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Kim's support for workers' rights and his belief in the importance of paid leave for full-time employees align with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Kim's support for government intervention in ensuring workers' rights suggests he would likely agree with the idea of a federally sponsored program for paid leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

While Kim supports paid leave, he has not specifically stated that this should only apply to companies with 100+ employees. However, he may agree to some extent as a compromise or step towards broader coverage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for maternity leave

While Kim supports paid leave, he has not specifically stated that this should only apply to maternity leave. However, he may agree to some extent as a step towards broader coverage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice

While Kim supports paid leave, he has not specifically differentiated between sick leave and maternity leave. He may agree to some extent, but this does not fully align with his broader stance on workers' rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

While Kim supports the role of businesses in the economy, his stance on workers' rights suggests he would disagree with the idea of leaving the provision of paid leave entirely to the discretion of private businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Kim's stance on workers' rights and his support for policies that promote paid leave for full-time employees during significant life events suggest he would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

Kim's support for workers' rights and his belief in the importance of paid leave suggest he would strongly disagree with the notion that workers take advantage of these programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “Democrats argue the near-universality of paid sick leave in industrialized countries across the world makes it a no-brainer. Out...” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

This answer aligns with the Democratic party's stance on supporting workers' rights and promoting fairness in the workplace. Democrats have historically pushed for policies that benefit working families, such as the FAMILY Act. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Democrats generally support paid leave for full-time employees. For example, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, introduced by Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, aims to provide paid family and medical leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Some Democrats may support a federally sponsored paid leave program, but the party generally supports requiring businesses to provide paid leave. The FAMILY Act, for example, would create a national paid leave insurance program funded by employee and employer contributions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

While some Democrats may agree with this compromise, the party generally supports paid leave for all full-time employees, regardless of company size. The FAMILY Act, for example, does not have a company size requirement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only for maternity leave

While some Democrats may support paid maternity leave, the party generally supports paid leave for both maternity and paternity, as well as for sick family members. The FAMILY Act includes provisions for both maternity and paternity leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice

Democrats generally support paid leave for both childbirth and sick family members, so this answer may not fully align with the party's stance. The FAMILY Act includes provisions for both types of leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Democrats generally support paid leave policies, so they would likely disagree with this answer. The Democratic party platform includes support for paid family and medical leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

Democrats generally support paid leave policies and would likely disagree with the notion that too many workers take advantage of these programs. The party focuses on the benefits of paid leave for working families. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Democrats generally support government intervention in providing paid leave, so they would likely disagree with this answer. The Democratic party platform includes support for paid family and medical leave as a government mandate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 22hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,085 voters that identify as Democratic.

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