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Paid Sick Days Fact Sheets

Paid Sick Days: Saving Money and Reducing the Spread of Disease
Learn how a paid sick days standard can help save the Commonwealth and businesses money while protecting and promoting public health.

A Labor Standard that Promotes Equality in the Workplace
Learn why a paid sick days labor standard is especially important for women.

Helping Working Families Provide Care to Loved Ones
Learn how a paid sick days standard would prevent workers from having to choose between keeping their jobs and providing care to their families.

How Paid Sick Time is Earned by Employees
Employees earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 7 paid sick days a year.  Employees cannot accumulate more than 7 paid sick days in a given year, unless an employer chooses otherwise, and cannot cash out unused sick days.