EmploymentQuestion 552 of 1632
Under California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, what is the standard statutory accrual rate for paid sick leave?
a.One hour of paid sick leave for every 20 hours worked
b.One hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
c.Two hours of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
d.Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
Explanation
Labor Code §246 requires accrual of at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers may use the accrual method or, alternatively, frontload at least 40 hours/5 days at the beginning of each year.
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