Insult to Injury: U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave Suffer from Mental Distress
(World News USA)

Study First to Explore Link Between Psychological Distress and Paid Sick Leave Only seven states in the United States have mandatory paid sick leave laws; yet, fifteen states have passed preemptive legislation prohibiting localities from passing sick leave. Despite this resistance, paid sick leave is starting to gain momentum as a social justice issue with important implications for health and wellness. But what are the implications for the mental well-being of Americans without paid sick leave? Little was known about their relationship until now. Researchers from Cleveland State University and Florida Atlantic University are the first to explore the link between psychological distress and...