You may think that store and restaurant workers in America who catch Covid-19 are staying home to recover and keep the public safe. But millions of frontline employees aren't able to do that without missing a paycheck.
But millions of frontline employees aren't able to do that without missing a paycheck. So, many Americans, working precarious, low-wage jobs in the service industry, can't stay home — even if they come down with the virus or are exposed to someone who's been infected.Some workers are struggling to get or afford testing to confirm they have been infected. Many don't have paid sick leave and need to keep up with their bills.
The number of hours worked also often determines whether workers qualify for health care and other benefits through their employers.The pandemic and Great Resignation phenomenon have worsened the problems created by the lack of paid sick leave for workers and pressure to work due to skeleton staffing levels.
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