Paid Sick Leave
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 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.
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Arizona Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Arizona employees are entitled to paid leave for illness and other reasons.
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California Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Beginning in 2015, California employers must provide paid sick leave to employees.
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Paid Sick Leave in Connecticut
Larger employers must provide paid sick leave to service workers in Connecticut.
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District of Columbia Paid Sick and Safe Leave
D.C. employees are entitled to paid leave for illness and other reasons.
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Paid Sick Leave in Maryland for Employees
All employers must now provide sick leave to their employees in Maryland.
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Paid Sick Leave in Massachusetts
All employers in Massachusetts must provide sick leave to employees.
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All Oregon employers must provide sick days to their employees.
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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.
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Washington Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Washington employees are entitled to paid leave for illness and other reasons.
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All employers in Vermont must provide paid sick leave to employees.
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