On September 10, 2014, California became the second state in the nation, after Connecticut, to provide paid sick leave when Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed AB 1522, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, which became effective in 2015.
The Legislature intended HWHF to ensure “that workers in California can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families by requiring employers to provide a minimum level of paid sick days including time for family care.”
Effective January 1, 2024, the law was significantly expanded, increasing the amount of leave employers are required to provide from 24 hours or three days to 40 hours or five days, as well as the amount of time employees can accrue and carryover from year to year.
This white paper covers the HWHF’s general components, but employers beware: There are many nuances to this particular law, which are not covered. Download CalChamber's
free "The Who, What, When and How of Mandatory Paid Sick Leave in California"
white paper as you review your employee handbook and policies for necessary updates or changes.
Updated January 3, 2024
Disclaimer: This white paper is provided as general information only and is not intended to be or to replace legal advice.