TFAH Webinar Recording: Combating COVID-19 - Why Paid Sick Leave Matters to Controlling its Spread
Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) held a webinar on April 1, “Combating COVID-19: Why Paid Sick Leave Matters to Controlling its Spread.”
Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the risks associated with it, particularly for older adults and people with serious chronic medical conditions, it is critically important to immediately ensure all workers have access to paid sick leave.
The webinar highlighted recommendations made in TFAH's "Ready or Not" and "Promoting Health and Cost Control in States" reports on the important role of paid sick leave in combating infectious diseases, as well as other complementary evidence-based policies that can be adopted by federal, state and local governments and by employers. Speakers covered pending federal legislation, states that have adopted laws regarding paid leave, and businesses that are expanding these benefits. There was also a focus on the potential short-term uses of the recently approved supplemental budget to assist individuals without paid leave when confined to their homes.
To watch the webinar recording, click here.
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