Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption Researchers from Cleveland State University and Florida Atlantic University found evidence suggesting paid sick leave was associated with lower spread of disease, not only for the workers themselves, but for the entire region where paid sick leave mandates were passed. Credit Cleveland State University Usage Restrictions Credit: Cleveland State University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.