The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and Moderna’s vaccine will likely be approved by the time you read this article. The scientific community has outperformed expectations by creating vaccines within a year of identifying a new and deadly virus.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandated extended sick leave and family leave to deal with the demands of COVID-19. This act provided necessary relief to employees fighting the illness themselves or taking care of loved ones who were suffering.

California, Colorado, New York, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Illinois are among several states that recently enacted new sick-leave laws under the FFCRA amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a move that left many of us bemoaning the increase of more sick leave in this busy, trying time. So what do ...

Working in health care is challenging, especially amid a pandemic. Caring for your patients’ needs takes top priority, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for self-care. That’s why paid time off is so important — it’s an opportunity to relax, recharge, and reconnect with loved ones.