By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Feb 5 2026 New evidence shows how paid sick leave may buffer stress, improve job satisfaction, and support frontline worker resilience during infectious disease crises. Study: How Paid Sick Leave Access Influences Perceived Risk, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction Among Home Service Workers . Image Credit: eldar nurkovic / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ,