Paid Sick Leave | Research and Publications

The Case for Minimum Paid Leave for American Workers

01.02.2004 | The majority of workers of all income levels have personal needs and family responsibilities that require occasional absences from work. Given prevailing practices and the direction of trends, it is unlikely that American workers will gain the paid leave benefits they need without government action. Improving the health of our nation’s children, families, workers, and businesses will require public policy action. | Read

Minimum Paid Leave Discussion Brief

11.01.2003 | Paid leave from work contributes significantly to workers’ ability to maintain their own health, care for their families, and maintain financial stability, as well as to remain productive members of the workforce. Workers without access to paid leave have little choice but to quit their jobs during times of serious illness or other family crisis. | Read