California business mixed over new mandate sick days for workers

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation Wednesday that will require most California employers next year to provide up to three sick days for millions of workers, a policy long-sought by labor unions but opposed by business groups.

"This is the least we can do," Brown told reporters after signing the bill at a ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, alluding to a growing income gap that has left many Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Supporters said as many as 6.5 million workers - including temporary and part-time employees - will benefit from the law that takes effect next July.