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Lack of Paid Sick Days for Immigrant Caregivers Risky for U.S. Economy
Elisa Batista, New America Media|Sep 6, 2012
SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Considering that Paula Osorio has multiple jobs and no paid sick days, the nosebleed could not have come at a worse time: right before her shift caring for an elderly woman in a private home. In a nursing home or hospital, she would be able to lean on other caregivers. But the patient in her care, 91-year-old Elda Frank, has just her – Osorio, an immigrant from El Salvador. Thankfully the two women, who have spent a lot of time together for five years, share a deep bon...