Enacted Paid Sick Leave Laws

Paid sick leave laws pose a compliance challenge to employers. While the legislative framework for sick leave laws tends to be similar (they generally define eligible employees, an accrual formula, reasons for leave, carry-over requirements, employee and employer notice and documentation requirements), each law differs with respect to the application of these requirements which, in turn, poses unique challenges for multistate (and multi-city) employers.

The attached chart provides resources for those states and municipalities requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. This chart is not a comprehensive resource of the requirements. Employers should consult with their legal professional to ensure that the information provided in this chart is current and applicable in their situation.

With 50 states and 39,000 municipalities, the number of sick leave mandates will continue to grow rapidly. As the requirements and effective dates vary, please review applicable state requirements, which may include pay statement display and/or employee notification requirements.