Labor union leaders attribute the increase in sick leave to the rescinding of the remote work policy, noting that employees are using more sick leave without telework options.
Linsey Hurst emphasized the impact of illness on her ability to work, stating that under remote work conditions, she could have returned more quickly to her job.
State Personnel Director Dylan Lange suggested the uptick might also relate to an increase in sick leave accrual rates, contributing to greater usage overall.
The financial impact of sick leave has surged, with costs reaching $51.3 million last year, nearly double compared to just three years prior.
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