Share of workers across the South with access to paid sick leave, 2021
| Region | Share of workers with access to paid sick leave | Region | Share of workers with access to paid sick leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 65.1% | Kentucky | 67.9% |
| Oklahoma | 66.4% | Georgia | 67.9% |
| Tennessee | 67.1% | West Virgina | 68.2% |
| Louisiana | 67.2% | Alabama | 68.2% |
| Arkansas | 67.3% | Delaware | 69.8% |
| South Carolina | 67.3% | Virginia | 70.9% |
| Texas | 67.4% | Maryland | 90.8% |
| North Carolina | 67.7% | District of Columbia | 94.0% |
| Mississippi | 67.8% | ||
| United States | 77.8% |
Source: EPI compilation of data from Mehta and Milli 2023.