Expanding paid sick leave

In response to COVID-19, local governments across California have enacted various measures to expand paid sick leave to workers in their jurisdictions. Employers are obligated to be in compliance with local ordinances that govern minimum wage and sick leave in their cities and counties.

California Minimum Wage Order 2022

California Minimum Wage and Minimum Salary Thresholds through 2023

*Once the minimum wage reaches $15 per hour for all businesses, wages could then be increased each year up to 3.5 percent (rounded to the nearest 10 cents) for inflation as measured by the national Consumer Price Index. **As indicated above, the minimum monthly salary requirement for exempt employees must earn no less than two times the state minimum wage for full-time employment, and the salary must be a pre-determined sum.

The following California cities have passed local ordinances relating to minimum wage, sick leave, and other applicable laws. 

The following list contains city-specific minimum wage requirements. Employers in these cities must comply with California Paid Sick Leave. 

*Annual increases tied to Consumer Price Index or other index, and announced by cities in advance of the effective date of increases

*California Paid Sick Leave Requirements

24 hours/3 days annual use
48 hours/ 6 days total accrual cap
California Required Notice and Records

• Poster
• Written notice to the employee at hire (WTPA Notice Labor Code section 2810.5)
• Paystub or separate writing provided to the employee with the payment of wages - available sick leave

For further details: 
State Department of Industrial Relations FAQ