In California, businesses are generally required to provide employees with paid sick leave under the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014. According to this law, employees are entitled to accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 24 hours or three days in a year.
However, there are certain limitations and exceptions to this rule. Businesses with fewer than 18 employees are only required to provide unpaid sick leave. Additionally, employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement may be subject to different sick leave provisions.
Employers may also require employees to provide reasonable documentation of the illness, such as a doctor's note, before providing them with paid sick leave. However, employers are prohibited from denying employees the ability to take sick leave, retaliating against them for taking sick leave, or requiring them to find a replacement worker to cover their shifts.
If you are an employee who believes your employer has violated your rights under the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act, you may wish to consult with an experienced employment attorney to discuss your legal options.
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