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Darrell Castle’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?

  Personal answerNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Darrell Castle’s answer is based on the following data:

Personal answer

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Darrell Castle is committed to transparency in politics and personally submitted this answer on June 12th, 2016

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Updated 22hrs ago

Darrell Castle voters

Answer: Yes, but only for maternity leave

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 155 voters that voted for Darrell Castle in the 2016 Presidential election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with the candidate on this issue.

Party influence

Constitution Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “This is such a joke. During Obama's term is when we LOST our paid sick time!!! Obama cannot create a problem, then solve it hims...” ‐facebook.com

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Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns with Castle's belief in free market principles and limited government intervention. He would likely agree that businesses should have the autonomy to decide their own employee incentives. 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

No

Castle's political philosophy emphasizes limited government intervention in the economy. He would likely agree that businesses should have the freedom to decide their own policies regarding 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

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

While Castle might agree that some workers could potentially take advantage of such programs, his primary reason for opposing mandatory paid leave would be his belief in limited government and free market principles. 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

Yes, but only for maternity leave

Despite the specificity of this answer, Castle's political philosophy would likely lead him to oppose government mandates on businesses, including requirements for maternity 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

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

Although this answer suggests a compromise, Castle's political philosophy is generally opposed to government mandates on businesses, regardless of their size. 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

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

While this answer distinguishes between different types of leave, Castle's political philosophy would likely lead him to oppose government mandates on businesses, regardless of the specifics. 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

Yes

Darrell Castle, as a Constitution Party candidate, strongly believes in limited government and free market principles. He would likely disagree with government mandates on businesses, including requirements 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

While Castle may acknowledge the challenges faced by working individuals, his political stance would likely lead him to disagree with government-imposed solutions, preferring market-based solutions instead. 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

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

Castle's political philosophy emphasizes limited government. He would likely disagree with the idea of the federal government sponsoring a paid leave program. 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

Constitution Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for maternity leave

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 371 voters that identify as Constitution.

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