CALIFORNIA, USA — California was one of the first states with universal paid sick leave. And in recent years, they’ve continued pushing and expanding what it can be used for.
However, the state’s paid sick leave laws changed quite a bit in 2024, with a couple of new additions in 2025.
With a whole new year ahead, here are five things to know about California’s laws for paid sick leave.
1. How much sick pay do you get
This is one of those big changes that happened in 2024. Employers previously had to provide 3 days of paid sick leave, but since 2024, that has increased to 5 days or 40 hours, whichever is greater. That language is important. It ensures that anyone who might be working a 10-hour day still gets at least 5 days off…