The sick leave
Example: Sick leave allows employees time off when they are ill
Definition
"The sick leave" refers to the authorized period of absence from work granted to employees when they are ill or injured, allowing them time to recover without losing their job or pay. It ensures workers can prioritize health without professional penalty.
Etymology
The term "the sick leave" combines 'sick,' from Old English 'sēoc,' meaning ill or unwell, and 'leave,' from Old English 'lǣfan,' meaning permission to be absent. The phrase evolved to describe official time off granted for health reasons in the workplace.
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"The sick leave" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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