Sick Leave Wire

It seems quite likely that as of next spring New York City restaurants will be compelled to offer full-time employees five paid sick days per year. The city council reached a deal on legislation — which Mayor Bloomberg can still veto — that restaurateur William Tiggert argues will cause an increase in payroll costs and, therefore, an increase in menu prices. Over at The Price Hike, Ryan Sutton asks whether it's worth it. (Spoiler: Yes.) [Eater NY, The Price Hike]