Public healthfromSBS News1 week agoShould you take a day off or work from home with a mild cold? What if you can't do either?Avoiding work when feeling unwell is advisable, especially to prevent spreading illness.
Public healthfromThe Conversation1 week agoI have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?Many Australians experience mild cold symptoms during peak flu season, prompting questions about taking sick leave or working through illness.
US politicsfromwww.amny.com3 weeks agoOp-Ed | Paid leave: changes and obligations | amNewYorkEmployers must know their obligations for paid leave, including upcoming changes to COVID leave policies.
fromGamintraveler4 weeks agoUS politicsThe Sick Day Proof Europeans Provide That American Bosses Find Revolting
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fromIndependent4 weeks agoMedical Council 'takes action' over doctors issuing sick certs 'without proper consultation'Irish Medical Council acts against doctors issuing sick certificates without consultations.
fromFortune1 month agoNearly 20 states now require employers to give paid sick leave to workersStarting 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.US politics
Canada newsfromIndependent1 month agoExposed: How workers are getting sick certs for 25 without seeing a doctorDigital sick certs can be easily obtained without consultations, leading to potential abuse by employees.
fromIndependent1 month agoExposed: How the online sick cert process is abused, leaving employers to foot the billEmployees can easily acquire digital sick certificates without proper medical consultations, potentially undermining workplace integrity.
UK politicsfromwww.independent.co.uk1 month agoUK workers are taking less sick days as figures reveal new averageThe average sick days taken by UK workers has decreased, signaling a significant trend in employment health statistics.
fromTruthout2 months agoGOP State Lawmakers Are Attempting to Undermine Ballot Measures Passed by VotersRepublican lawmakers in Missouri, Alaska, and Arizona are attempting to reverse voter-approved measures on abortion and sick leave, undermining citizen-led initiatives.SF politics
philosophyfromA Philosopher's Blog3 months agoThe Darkness Behind the Light of CharityCharity often highlights underlying systemic issues rather than solely showcasing individual goodwill.
Europe newsfromAol3 months agoEurope has caught a work absenteeism bug, turning one of the continent's biggest advantages into a multi-billion euro strainRising sick leave across Europe poses significant economic challenges and impacts workforce productivity.
SF politicsfromBoston.com5 months agoCity councilors, union continue push for sick leave for Boston Public Library employee with cancerBoston City Councilor Ed Flynn supports a library employee's right to extended sick leave amid ongoing health struggles.
