Making the Case for Implementing a Pandemic Leave

Here’s a really thought-provoking piece from Small Biz Trends. It’s called New UPS Store Survey Shows How Small Businesses are Pivoting.

In it, Samson Haileyesus shares some really interesting news. Here’s an excerpt:

Throughout the coronavirus outbreak in Victoria, a major driver of transmission has been people turning up to work while displaying symptoms.

The goal of paid pandemic leave is to remove any financial pressure that might make somebody turn up to work while sick, by giving them leave as an entitlement, even if they are a casual worker.

Should you have a pandemic leave for your business too? Read the rest of this article to learn more if it’s something you’d like to implement as well.