Milwaukee’s Sick Leave Ordinance Unconstitutional
On June 12, 2009, Milwaukee County Judge Thomas Cooper concluded that the City of Milwaukee’s sick leave ordinance was both improperly enacted and an unconstitutional exercise of the City’s police powers. The Journal-Sentinel more completely summarizes the decision and order. The legal deficiencies identified by the court are fairly easily remedied, so even if the decision holds up on appeal, the legislation is likely to re-appear in the next couple of years. The decision itself is worth a look, a little formulaic, but exhaustive and well-researched. I can’t find the decision itself online yet. When I do, I’ll try to post a link.
