sick leave

American  

noun

1. leave from duty, work, or the like, granted because of illness.

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sick leave British  

noun

1. leave of absence from work through illness

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Etymology

Origin of sick leave

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.

From Los Angeles Times

He tried to "cut down strenuous exercise" while continuing to work and go for walks but took long-term sick leave in August 2024.

From BBC

My father said he bet that was in the teachers’ contracts along with sick leave and medical benefits: only one Herdman at a time.

From Literature

"I took sick leave from work, I closed myself in at home. I didn't want to leave. I didn't want people to see me."

From BBC

Businesses should be worried about it, he suggests, since their employees and customers are at risk, and public finances are impacted by healthcare and sick leave costs linked to loneliness.

From BBC