Considering Paid Sick Leave

A bill introduced in Congress establishes federal guidelines for paid sick leave. No national requirements exist; dozens of cities and states have enacted their own rules. Our guest from the Economic Policy Institute explains what research shows, including who gets paid time off when they’re sick and how that changes workers’ decisions.

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