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The pandemic prompts more companies to offer paid sick time and leave—but millions of workers still don’t

In March 2021, 23% of private-sector employees had access to paid family leave, which can be used to care for a sick family member (Photo: Bloomberg) — In March 2021, 23% of private-sector employees had access to paid family leave, which can be used to care for a sick family member **(Photo: Bloomberg)**

4 min read . Updated: 27 Sep 2021, 07:27 AM IST Kathryn Dill, The Wall Street Journal

While many large companies have improved their offerings, low-wage, part-time and hourly workers still lack the benefits

As American confronted the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a significant workplace divide came into focus: Millions of workers had no paid sick time, and millions more lacked enough paid time off to cover a severe illness.

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The pandemic prompts more companies to offer paid sick time and leave—but millions of workers still don’t

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