sick day

noun

: a paid day of sick leave

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Under the agreement, drivers will earn one hour of sick day pay for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year under the deal. Will Daniel, Fortune, 10 July 2024 In the past, taking a sick day might have been seen as a sign of weakness or a lack of dedication. Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 In many cases, this can be considered a sick day for the parent as well and can be paid leave. Jade Ventoniemi, Contributor, CNBC, 27 July 2024 Drivers will now earn one hour of sick day pay for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. Steve Leblanc, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sick day 

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sick day was in 1968

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“Sick day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sick%20day. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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