Figure B
For low-wage workers, access to paid sick time has increased from 18 percent to 27 percent: Access to paid sick leave among private-sector workers, by wage percentile, 2012–2016
| Year | Lowest 10 percent | Lowest 25 percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18% | 29% |
| 2013 | 20 | 30 |
| 2014 | 20 | 30 |
| 2015 | 22 | 31 |
| 2016 | 27% | 39% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey (U.S. DOL/BLS 2016b)
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