Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption Researchers from FAU and CSU 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 Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Florida Atlantic 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.