sick time
noun
: the number of days per year for which an employer agrees to pay workers who are unable to work because they are sick
three weeks annual sick time
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More:Minimum wage, paid sick time loom over Michigan's lame-duck session
What will the Legislature do during the lame duck session?
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
The measure also ensures employers of 15 or more give their employees the chance to accrue paid sick time—up to 56 hours annually.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
In particular, Berris pointed to the Earned Sick Time Act, which goes into effect in February and will expand paid sick time.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
What can paid sick time be used for? Employees can use paid sick time to respond to the physical and mental health needs of themselves or their family members.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
The measure also ensures employers of 15 or more give their employees the chance to accrue paid sick time—up to 56 hours annually.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
In particular, Berris pointed to the Earned Sick Time Act, which goes into effect in February and will expand paid sick time.
—Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
What can paid sick time be used for? Employees can use paid sick time to respond to the physical and mental health needs of themselves or their family members.
—Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2024
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“Sick time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sick%20time. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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