The California Sick Time Law, effective January 1, 2023, mandates employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. This law applies to all employers with more than 25 employees and provides eligible employees with up to 48 hours of paid sick leave per year.
Paid sick leave can be used for various reasons, including personal illness, caring for a sick family member, or preventive medical appointments. Unused sick leave can be carried over to the following year, up to a maximum of 96 hours. Employees accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
