Forget basic human right. Think basic public health. If we incentive workers to come to work when sick, they are more likely to spread illness, worsen their co

Forget basic human right. Think basic public health. If we incentive workers to come to work when sick, they are more likely to spread illness, worsen their conditions where they need more expensive care (which we will provide in most cases one way or another — letting sick people die in the streets leads to revolution and John Q Public type hostage taking), and of course can disrupt unemployment which has many wripple effects for something out of workers control. All of society benefits from paid sick leave, not just the human rights of workers.