"We shouldn’t make workers choose between going to work sick or going without pay:" Lack of paid sick days is still a real problem for many workers in the US - [November 2023] ( www.epi.org )
Across the United States, the share of lowest-wage workers with access to paid sick time nearly doubled between 2010 and 2023, from 20% to 39%. While this marks progress, it still means 61% of the lowest-wage workers do not have access to paid sick time.
“Presenteeism,” or working while sick, not only results in decreased productivity and increased risk of injury, but also poses a public health risk, scholars say.
