Research finds that laws mandating universal paid leave reduce racial disparities...

Research finds that laws mandating universal paid leave reduce racial disparities, increase economic security, and improve health outcomes, including reduced emergency department use, increased use of preventive care, and fewer occupational injuries. The same research did not find evidence that paid leave laws reduce employment, wages, or labor force participation. Read more from Marotta, J, Greene, S. Paid Sick Days: What Does the Research Tell Us about the Effectiveness of Local Action?. Urban Institute. January 2019. https://www.urban.org/research/publication/paid-sick-days-what-does-research-tell-us-about-effectiveness-local-action.