Do you have a business and/or employees in California? If so, as of July 1, 2015, you must provide at least three paid sick days for employees that work 30 or more days in a year.
Proponents of this statewide benefit are excited for the public health advantage this will provide, particularly to low-income food service employees and their customers. Opponents to the bill, mostly small business owners, are concerned about feasibility.
Both part-time and full-time employees are be able to earn this paid leave at the accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, capping at 3 days per year.
California isn’t the first state to enact a required paid sick leave benefit; Connecticut beat them to the punch. However, Connecticut’s law only applies to large employers with 50+ employees and excludes manufacturers. California’s law applies to most employers regardless of size, including private, public, state, and municipalities.
For a detailed summary of the law, provided by CalSHRM’s State Legislative Director, Michael S. Kalt, Esquire, of Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP, click here.