HEALTHY WORKPLACES/HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT: CALIFORNIA PAID SICK LEAVE (as amended effective 1/1/2026)

Entitlement:
• An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works in California for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave.
• Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked, paid at the employee’s regular wage rate. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Accrued paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and may be capped at 80 hours or 10 days.
• An employer can also provide 5 days or 40 hours, whichever is greater, of paid sick leave "up-front" at the beginning of a 12-month period. No accrual or carry over is required.
• Other accrual plans that meet specified conditions, including PTO plans, may also satisfy the requirements.

Usage:
• An employee may use paid sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment.
• An employer may limit the use of paid sick days to 40 hours or five days, whichever is greater, in each year of employment.
• An employer shall provide paid sick days upon the oral or written request of an employee

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