As of July 1st of this year, California will require all employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave (law AB 1522). Whether you’re hoping to get some paid time off, or you’re an employer looking for the details to stay in compliance – we have everything you need to know here!
Here are a few notes for employers…
When does the new law take effect? Sick leave will accrue after July 1 2015. On all pay periods following July 1, employers will have to make a notation of the amount of sick leave available, and must be presented on employee’s pay stub or a separate document.
When is an employee eligible to take paid sick leave? An employee qualifies for paid sick leave by working for an employer on or after January 1, 2015, for at least 30 days within a year in California and by satisfying a 90-day employment period (which works like a probationary period) before an employee can actually take any sick leave.
Sick pay accrual formula – Qualified employees will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of work- roughly 8 days a year for a full time employee. Employer’s, however, are allowed to limit the amount of paid time taken in a year to 24 hours or 3 days. Sick leave may be used for yourself or for a family member.
Take note that even though the law takes effect on January 1st, the right to accrue and take leave will not be in place until July of this year.
For employees…
Does paid sick leave apply to all employees? Full-time, part-time, per diem, and temporary employees are all eligible.
Who doesn’t qualify? Any employee who has worked less than 30 days is not entitled to paid sick leave. Also, if you’re hired after July 1, 2015 and work less than 90 days, you’re not eligible. Providers of publicly-funded In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) are exempt. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with specified provisions are exempt.
For any further questions regarding employer and employee requirements in California, contact Paragon! We’re here to help you and keep you informed of all changes – give us a call!
