sick leave

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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 • Feb. 4, 2026

Moffi and Boga have both been placed on sick leave by the club.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed Monday afternoon that the Federal Aviation Administration noted a “slight tick up” in air-traffic control workers requesting sick leave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Tony Mowbray succeeded Rooney, but stepped aside, initially on sick leave, eight matches into his reign after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Seidel took sick leave from his newspaper delivery job, packed tools and a week’s worth of bread and cheese, and moved into the cellar of a building on the western side of the wall.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin