U.S. workers are hesitant to use their paid sick leave, even when they really are sick. Nearly 9 in 10 worked during an illness during the past year, although nearly half said they should not have, according to a new study by BambooHR.
"The remote situation post-COVID-19 has made managing sick leave policies worse," said Anita Grantham, the company's head of HR. "You can be at home and still be on work calls. But working when ill doesn't serve the person, the company or the customer."
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