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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC firms could just relocate to Md. and Virginia.  Would you prefer that?  I would.  Let DC be a museum, Georgetown and a ghetto.[/quote]

This is a true disincentive for nonprofits and even trade associations to locate over in Arlington rather than DC, with the resulting increased payroll tax on employers.  Law firms may stay, but at the margins, this really increases costs for businesses and organizations, and those who can, may move.  It would be one thing if DC offered near the same benefits as neighboring jurisdictions, but in this case DC is just pricing itself out of the market.[/quote]

I work for a nonprofit in DC.  We would never consider moving.  We actually believe in taking care of our employees. [/quote]

How is this relevant to you then? Since you believe in taking care of your employees so much, I'm sure they already have paid leave. [/quote]

We have really good policies.  This will definitely cost us more money, but we will bite the bullet and do it.[/quote]

Why will you need to bite the bullet? Sounds like you already give your employees lots of paid leave. Do companies that already give paid leave also need to pay the new tax (in addition to the leave they're already paying for)?  Because that would be unfortunate. [/quote]

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