New study finds points systems drive sick workers to show up, undermining paid sick leave laws
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A new study finds that employer points systems, which penalize workers for absences regardless of the reason, are strongly associated with presenteeism, the practice of showing up to work while sick, and that these systems undermine the public health benefits of paid sick leave laws even in jurisdictions where such protections are on the books.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2026-06-11 22:57:18+00:00.

Original Title: Employer points systems, which penalize American workers for absences regardless of reason, are strongly associated with presenteeism, practice of showing up to work while sick. This undermines public health benefits of paid sick leave laws even in jurisdictions where protections are on the books.