Bernie Sanders Attempts To Push A To Enable Paid Sick Leave On A Federal Level

U.S. Senator and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joins MomsRising members and their kids at a picnic on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to make child care affordable, pass paid leave, support care infrastructure, and raise the debt ceiling on May 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. PAUL MORIGI/BENZINGA

In California, employers are required by law to provide paid sick leave for one to three days off.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed disappointment that millions of workers in the U.S. were forced to make a difficult choice between their jobs and taking care of themselves or their families when they are sick.