The Abysmal State of America’s Sick Leave Policies
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The lack of structured sick leave policies in the United States leads to a dangerous underbelly of infection.
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When only the privileged can afford to be sick, disease spreads, productivity decreases, and the overall wellness of our nation suffers.
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Being Sick is a Privilege
Being sick is a privilege in the United States that most Americans can’t afford.
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Many people can't take time off work if they're sick, can't afford to see a doctor, and can't stay home with sick kids
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The United States is one of only two of the 34 OECD count
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ies that doesn’t mandate paid time off for its workers
Paid Leave
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Only 57% of the workers in the bottom 25 percentile of wages get paid sick time. The number drops to 40% at the bottom 10th percentile.
No Time Off
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People who should be home in bed get themselves up and go to work because they can’t afford not to
Going to Work Sick
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Many send their children to school with colds because they can’t afford to take a day off to care for the sick kids
Schools = Germ Factories
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