Sacramento, California
Paid sick leave.

California · Paid sick leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to California paid sick leave. Summary changed from not previously published to Since January 1, 2024, California employers must let employees use at least 40 hours or 5 days of paid sick leave a year. Under the standard accrual method employees earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, and accrual can be capped at 80 hours or 10 days.. Requirement changed from not previously published to At least 40 hours or 5 days of paid sick leave per year. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to 40. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2024. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to California's minimum wage rose to $16.90 on January 1, 2026, which automatically lifted the exempt salary floor to $70,304 a year because the threshold is set at twice the minimum wage. California is unusual in having daily overtime (1.5x after 8 hours in a day, 2x after 12) and it allows no tip credit at all. Paid family leave benefits rose on January 1, 2025 to 90% of wages for workers earning under $63,000 a year. Many California cities set local minimum wages above the state rate.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.