2024 Changes To California Paid Sick Leave Rules

Employees in California are entitled to additional paid sick leave under a law effective January 1, 2024. The legislation affects most employers and employees in the state with a few exceptions. Notably, employers have several options regarding how they allow employees to accrue paid sick leave but employees may not fall below the minimum requirement for the year.

Who Is Entitled to Paid Sick Leave?

The law applies to all employees in California who work at least 30 days for the same employer within a year, including part-time, per diem, in-home supportive services (IHSS) providers, and temporary employees, with some narrow exceptions. Among the exceptions are certain employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with specified provisions, railroad employees, retired annuitants working for governmental entities, and individuals employed by an air carrier as flight deck or cabin crew members who receive equivalent time off.