sick leave

Example Sentences

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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

This means many arts groups have had to reclassify workers as employees, leading to increased expenses to cover payroll taxes, overtime pay, paid sick leave and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

The neat writing within indicated salary, number of holidays, sick leave, and so forth.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood