#sick-leave

#sick-leave

Since 2020 all employers have been required to provide paid COVID leave on top of all other leave required by law. That included up to two weeks depending upon the business size, and additional time for vaccination.

Starting July 1, 2025, Alaska employers with 15 or more employees must allow workers to accrue and use at least 56 hours of sick leave each year.

With no physical check-up required, employees can get sick certificates issued digitally for a few euros, undermining the integrity of workplace absence policies.

The average number of sick days taken by UK workers has fallen, according to new data, as the average amount taken by each worker is revealed.

We want to make sure that this woman is treated with respect, that she doesn't have to worry about financial issues while battling her illness.