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66% of Americans say they want extended European-style vacation policies at work (www.cnbc.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t think your experience is that common.

Companies generally charge sick days one way or another.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

First two days of sick leave are by default unpaid, but then social systems kick in and the employer has to pay at least 70% of income (or min wage, whichever is higher).