4 years ago
2
Employers need to give paid sick days to fight COVID-19
We frequently hear advice that workers should stay home when they don’t feel well, but there are a lot of reasons why that option isn’t realistic or feasible for many workers. Presenteeism — when employees are unwell and should be away from work, but continue to work — at a time of a global pandemic is especially dangerous for co-workers, managers and employers.
Continue Reading
https://theconversation.com
Join the Discussion
They do,but the won't,for the usual reasons.
I work two days a week in a bike repairshop (to support my artistic venue, otherwise it is hunger-games). My boss told my colleagues and me that if we thought it was not doable to work, because of measures taken by government, we are allowed to take days, even weeks, off without any consequence. I live in Belgium and my boss has a higher than average IQ and understands humans.