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Sick and tired: A quantitative analysis of paid sick leave access and psychological distress by race and gender

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • Key Term: Paid sick leave. • Having no PSL benefits is related to higher psychological distress for all workers. • Women without PSL have higher psychological distress scores than men without PSL. • PSL benefits are related to different distress levels for each race/ethnicity. • U.S. policymakers should pass a universal PSL policy to improve worker well-being.

Source: SSM - Mental Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmmh.2024.100372

Authors: Resha T. Swanson-Varner, Melanie Nadon

Institutions: University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,450