What is the minimum amount of sick time employers are required to allow employees to use per year?

What is the minimum amount of sick time employers are required to allow employees to use per year?

• A. 8 hours
• B. 16 hours
• C. 24 hours
• D. 40 hours

Answer: (C)

California’s paid sick leave requirements set a minimum of 24 hours per year that must be available to employees. Under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, employees earn paid sick time (typically at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked) up to a cap of 24 hours in a 12-month period. This means the baseline obligation is 24 hours per year, which is about three days of sick leave for many workers. The other options—8, 16, or 40 hours—are not the mandated minimum. Some employers may offer more, but 24 hours is the minimum required.

California’s paid sick leave requirements set a minimum of 24 hours per year that must be available to employees. Under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, employees earn paid sick time (typically at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked) up to a cap of 24 hours in a 12-month period. This means the baseline obligation is 24 hours per year, which is about three days of sick leave for many workers. The other options—8, 16, or 40 hours—are not the mandated minimum. Some employers may offer more, but 24 hours is the minimum required.