Opinion research conducted by the University of Chicago last year indicated Americans support paid sick leave by large majorities regardless of political persuasion. Most Americans consider paid sick leave a basic workplace right. “86% of respondents believed that employers should be required by law to provide paid sick days to workers; 85% endorsed a plan […]
Categories: Care and Treatment,US News
Tagged: Care and Treatment, flu, h1n1, influenza, swine flu, US News
- Published:
- November 17, 2009 – 12:54 am
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- By The Editor
Around 51 million people, comprising a third of the U.S. workforce, do not have paid sick days. Hence, staying home from work is not an option for many Americans in the event H1N1 strikes. An ailing economy, in conjunction with weak sick leave policies are fueling concerns about the spread of H1N1 virus. In a […]
Categories: Care and Treatment,US News
Tagged: Care and Treatment, flu, h1n1, influenza, swine flu, US News
- Published:
- November 17, 2009 – 12:04 am
- Author:
- By The Editor