EmploymentQuestion 269 of 1605
Under California's paid sick leave law, an employer that uses the accrual method must provide employees at least:
a.1 hour of sick leave for every 10 hours worked
b.8 hours of sick leave per month regardless of hours worked
c.1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
d.No sick leave until the employee completes 1 year
Explanation
Labor Code §246 sets the standard accrual rate at a minimum of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers may instead use an up-front grant method that provides the full annual amount at the start of the year.
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