EmploymentQuestion 1072 of 1605
Under the accrual method for paid sick leave, unused sick leave generally must:
a.Be paid out in cash every payday
b.Convert to stock options
c.Be forfeited entirely at year-end
d.Carry over to the following year (though the employer may cap total accrual)
Explanation
Under the accrual method, unused paid sick leave carries over to the next year, but the employer may cap accrual (commonly at 80 hours or ten days under current law) and may limit annual use. Employers using the front-loading method that grants the full annual amount need not carry over.
Law Reference: Labor Code §246 (carryover)Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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