EmploymentQuestion 1064 of 1632
Under the accrual method for California paid sick leave, employees earn at least one hour of paid sick leave for every how many hours worked?
a.Every 8 hours worked
b.Every 100 hours worked
c.Every 10 hours worked
d.Every 30 hours worked
Explanation
Labor Code §246 provides that under the accrual method, employees accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers may instead use a lump-sum (front-loading) method that grants the full annual amount at the start of the year.
Law Reference: Labor Code §246 (accrual method)This topic, taught in full in the CSLB Law & Business guide. CSLB Law & Business — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 · 14-day refund →
Practice all 1632 questions free — no signup required.
Own the complete CSLB Law & Business guide — PDF + EPUB, $24.99 →
Related questions on this topic
- New nonsupervisory employees at a company with five or more employees must receive the required sexual-harassment prevention training within:
- The Employment Development Department (EDD) requires employers to post and provide notices about which programs?
- Under California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act as amended by SB 616 (effective January 1, 2024), the minimum paid sick leave an employer must allow employees to use each year is:
- An employer fires an employee for using accrued paid sick leave to care for a sick child, as the law allows. This is:
- As of January 1, 2021 (SB 1383), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) applies to employers with how many employees?
- How much job-protected leave does the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) generally provide to an eligible employee in a 12-month period?
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass team · Verified against California CSLB Contractor License Law & Business Exam · How we review
Reviewed by Abraham Chen — Licensed California General Contractor (CSLB License #1101856 — verify)