sick leave

Example Sentences

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District Judge Amir Ali determined in his ruling issued Monday that Donner failed to meet the company rules and that his conduct was not protected by the District of Columbia’s sick leave law.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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

"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 • Jan. 16, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 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