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- DictionarySick leave/ˈsik ˌlēv/
noun
- 1. leave of absence granted because of illness: "he took a week's sick leave"
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Policy allowing paid time off from work for health needs
Sick leave (or paid sick days or sick pay) is paid time off from work that workers can use to stay home to address their health needs without losing pay. It differs from paid vacation time or time off work to deal with personal matters, because sick leave is intended for health-related purposes. Sick leave can include a mental health day and taking time away from work to go to a scheduled doctor's... Wikipedia