During these tough economic times, employers may be looking for any opportunity to cut their expenses. One area that has particularly suffered is employee benefits. Employers have cut vacation time, paid sick leave, and other benefits.
But while cutting these costs may save money immediately, these cost saving measures may end up costing you more in the long run.
A recent survey of workers found that employees who are not given paid sick leave are much more likely to suffer work-related injuries. These injuries can lead to costly administrative and civil liability for employers.
The reason for the increased chance of injuries when there is no paid sick leave is not that surprising. Many workers do not want to take the pay hit by taking unpaid time off and will force themselves to work when sick, reports Fox News.
This recent study supports previous research that found that employees who receive paid sick leave recover from illnesses more quickly, and suffer fewer complications from minor injuries.
As employers can be responsible for workplace injuries, cutting paid sick leave may not be a wise cost-saving decision.
Related Resources:
- Workers with paid sick leave are healthier (United Press International)
- Sick Paid Leave Linked With Fewer Workplace Injuries: Study (Huffington Post)
- Is Your Small Business Exempt from OSHA? (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
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