sick worker vs unwell worker

Both "sick worker" and "unwell worker" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Sick worker" is more commonly used and refers to an employee who is ill or unwell. On the other hand, "unwell worker" is less common but still correct, and it emphasizes the worker's state of being not well.

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sick worker

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a worker who is ill or unwell.

This phrase is used to describe a worker who is not feeling well due to illness or health issues.

Examples:

The company provided paid sick leave for any sick worker.
The sick worker was sent home to rest and recover.
The sick worker was advised to see a doctor for further evaluation.
The sick worker's colleagues offered to help with their workload.
The sick worker's absence was covered by a temporary replacement.

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In the Netherlands, since 1 January 2004, the period during which the employer is required to continue to pay a sick worker has been 24 months, pursuant to the Compulsory Continued Payment of Wages (Extension) Act (WULBZ).
Examining sick frontier workers is under the present regulation covered exclusively by the country of residence.
The examination of sick frontier workers - at present covered by Article 18 of amending Regulation No 574/72 - is ripe for review, simplification and innovation.
And then calling attention to yourself - by making your workers sick.
The sick and healthcare workers - Massimo Aquili
I mean, I was told that I was covering for a sick co-worker.
I'm sick of those grocery workers acting like they're better than us.
Then the health care workers get sick everybody thinks they're patient zero.
Seattle? Eight dock workers are sick with radiation poisoning.
One of the field workers got sick.
None of the neighbors are sick, no co-workers - they both got it.
Jubilee of the Sick and Health-Care Workers (February 11, 2000)
This morning in St Peter's Square, we celebrated the Jubilee of the Sick and Health-Care Workers.
None of the neighbors are sick, no co-workers - they both got it.
Jubilee for the Sick and Healthcare Workers, (11 February, 2000)
Lima (Fides Service) - "Solidarity is the best means of prevention" according to a message issued by the Peruvian Bishops' Commission for Pastoral Care of the Sick and healthcare Workers (DEPASA).
In this regard, I gladly take the opportunity to recall that the Jubilee of the Sick and Health-Care Workers will be celebrated next Friday, 11 February, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes.
To sick and health care workers of the «Umberto I» Hospital in Mestre (Venice, 17 June 1985)
Meeting with the sick and health care workers at the Cardarelli Hospital in Naples (November 11, 1990)
Nothing about foreign minors, isolated or not, on the status of the parents of sick children (without right to work), the sick, injured workers, workers without papers, residence permit or regularization of right.

Alternatives:

ill worker
unwell employee
unhealthy worker
ailing staff member
unfit employee

unwell worker

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than "sick worker." It emphasizes the worker's state of being not well.

This phrase is also used to describe a worker who is not feeling well due to illness or health issues, but it puts more emphasis on the worker's state of being unwell.