sick time
noun
: the number of days per year for which an employer agrees to pay workers who are unable to work because they are sick
three weeks annual sick time
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.
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Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 May 2026
However, the suit alleges many workers have still not received final paychecks or compensation for unused vacation and sick time.
—Abc News, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Any unused vacation or sick time was forfeited unless such actions violated state laws.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security — which funds and oversees TSA — led to hundreds of TSA officers quitting nationwide, while others used sick time.
—Kyle Burton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nbc South Florida, NBC news, 14 May 2026
However, the suit alleges many workers have still not received final paychecks or compensation for unused vacation and sick time.
—Abc News, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Any unused vacation or sick time was forfeited unless such actions violated state laws.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security — which funds and oversees TSA — led to hundreds of TSA officers quitting nationwide, while others used sick time.
—Kyle Burton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sick time
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“Sick time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sick%20time. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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