The administration and financing of paid sick leave

. Decision‐makers in countries considering adoption or reform of paid sick leave policies need to understand the mechanisms used to finance sick leave provision. Using global data on sick leave legislation, the authors find the type of model used – employer liability, social insurance, social assist...

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Published in:International labour review 2011-06, Vol.150 (1-2), p.43-62
Main Authors: SCHLIWEN, Anke, EARLE, Alison, HAYES, Jeff, HEYMANN, S. Jody
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benefit plans
Competitiveness
developed countries
developing countries
Disability
Economic indicators
eligibility
Employees
employers' liability
Employment
Families & family life
Family (Sociological Unit)
Finance
Generosity
Health Conditions
health insurance
Health Promotion
Illness
Illnesses
Injuries
Insurance
Labor market
legal aspect
Legislation
Liability
Low income groups
Medical Services
Mental health
paid leave
Productivity
Sick leave
Social insurance
Social security
Studies
Unemployment
Wages
Welfare benefits
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Summary:. Decision‐makers in countries considering adoption or reform of paid sick leave policies need to understand the mechanisms used to finance sick leave provision. Using global data on sick leave legislation, the authors find the type of model used – employer liability, social insurance, social assistance, or a combination thereof – has significant implications for the duration and generosity of sickness benefits. However, they find no significant relationship between the duration or generosity of sick leave and economic indicators such as per capita GDP, unemployment rates, or national competitiveness. Potential mechanisms enabling both effective sick leave policies and strong economic outcomes are discussed.
ISSN:0020-7780
1564-913X
DOI:10.1111/j.1564-913X.2011.00104.x