"Sick time" refers to the amount of time someone can take off from work when they are unwell or not feeling well. It is a benefit provided by many employers to allow employees to recover when they are sick without losing their regular pay.
Under the proposed local law, employees would earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. (thealt.com)
Everybody is getting sick this time of year or could use something warm. (foodlets.com)
Under the law, businesses with at least five employees would have to provide paid sick days and workers would earned a minimum of one hour paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. (fios1news.com)