Does lack of paid sick time make US susceptible to global health crisis? Mar 9, 2020 9:15 am by Phil CicioraExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Lack of paid sick time makes the U.S. acutely susceptible to a global health crises like COVID-19, and is part of the larger problem of tying health care to employment, says U. of I. labor expert Robert Bruno. Share on Facebook Tweet Email