Paid sick leave and cancer-related outcomes in the U.S. workforce: evidence from a scoping review

Key Points

• Paid sick leave appears to positively influence cancer outcomes in the workforce, enhancing employee health.
• Key evidence shows that access to paid sick leave may improve health outcomes for employees facing cancer diagnoses.
• This scoping review assesses various studies regarding paid sick leave and its link to health outcomes across the workforce.
• Findings highlight the need for stronger employment policies that support sick leave, particularly for cancer patients.