This survey shows the percentage of full- or part-time workers who used all or most of their paid sick days in the United States as of February 2016, by gender. Only about 18 percent of male respondents said that they used all or most of their paid sick days.
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Percentage of full- or part-time workers who used all or most of their paid sick days in the United States as of February 2016, by gender
This survey shows the percentage of full- or part-time workers who used all or most of their paid sick days in the United States as of February 2016, by gender. Only about 18 percent of male respondents said that they used all or most of their paid sick days.
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| Percentage of respondents | |
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| All | 22% |
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 24% |
| Percentage of respondents | |
|---|---|
| All | 22% |
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 24% |
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This survey shows the percentage of full- or part-time workers who used all or most of their paid sick days in the United States as of February 2016, by gender. Only about 18 percent of male respondents said that they used all or most of their paid sick days.
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- Release date
- July 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 6 January to 7 February, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 1,107 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- workers
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- Original Question: In the past 12 months, did you use all, most, only some, or none of the paid sick days you receive?
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 6 January to 7 February, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 1,107 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- workers
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- Original Question: In the past 12 months, did you use all, most, only some, or none of the paid sick days you receive?
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