Federal law does not require employers to provide any paid sick leave to employees. However, in recent years, a growing number of states have passed paid sick leave laws. These laws require private employers to provide employees with at least a few paid sick days each year. Rules regarding covered employers, eligible employees, and leave accrual vary by state. To date, the following states have paid sick leave laws: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. A growing number of city and local governments have passed similar laws, including Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City.
Arizona Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Arizona employees are entitled to paid leave for illness and other reasons.
California Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Beginning in 2015, California employers must provide paid sick leave to employees.
Paid Sick Leave in Connecticut
Larger employers must provide paid sick leave to service workers in Connecticut.
District of Columbia Paid Sick and Safe Leave
D.C. employees are entitled to paid leave for illness and other reasons.
Paid Sick Leave in Maryland for Employees
All employers must now provide sick leave to their employees in Maryland.
Paid Sick Leave in Massachusetts
All employers in Massachusetts must provide sick leave to employees.
All Oregon employers must provide sick days to their employees.
Paid Sick Leave in Rhode Island
Beginning on July 1, 2018, Rhode Island employers of a certain size must provide paid sick leave to their employees.
Washington Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Washington employees are entitled to paid leave for illness and other reasons.
All employers in Vermont must provide paid sick leave to employees.