Millions of working North Carolinians are forced to make a gut-wrenching choice between taking care of themselves or a loved one and losing their paycheck.

That’s because there’s no state or federal law that requires employers to provide their workers with a minimum number of paid sick days. 

But we are working to change that.  The NC Justice Center is building a campaign to pass a state law that would provide workers in North Carolina up to seven paid sick days per year.

But we need your help.  We need to hear from you.  Help others understand why paid sick days are necessary for working North Carolinians and our families.

Share Your Story.  You’re Not Alone.

Tell us your personal story about why you need to earn paid sick days. Voice your prior experiences on the job – good, bad, or outrageous! The NC Paid Sick Days Campaign will not give out your name or contact information to anyone without your permission.

Does any of the following apply to you or someone you know?

Have you been forced to tell an employer that you were sick in order to take a paid sick day for a family member's illness?

Have you been fired for taking off work to care for yourself or a loved one?

Do you take care of a child, spouse or parent with a chronic condition and find it difficult to manage because you cannot take a paid sick day off work?

Have you missed regular medical check-ups because you couldn't take the time off work?

Have you become ill because co-workers came to work sick instead of taking a paid day off?

Contact Louisa Warren at the NC Justice Center to share your experiences and help get paid sick days in North Carolina.  Call (919) 856-2183 or email: louisa@ncjustice.org.