Workers face stark differences in access to paid sick days, depending on what sector they work in: Share of private-sector workers with access to paid sick days, by sector, 2019
| Sector | Share of workers who with paid sick leave |
|---|---|
| Information | 95% |
| Financial activities | 91% |
| Education and health services | 84% |
| Manufacturing | 79% |
| Professional and business services | 76% |
| Trade, transportation, and utilities | 72% |
| Other services | 59% |
| Construction | 58% |
| Leisure and hospitality | 48% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2019.