Workers in California will soon receive a minimum of five days of paid sick leave annually, instead of three, under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Wednesday.

The law, which takes effect in January, also increases the amount of sick leave workers can carry over into the following year. Newsom said it demonstrates that prioritizing the health and well-being of workers “is of the utmost importance for California’s future.”

“Too many folks are still having to choose between skipping a day’s pay and taking care of themselves or their family members when they get sick,” Newsom said in a statement announcing his action.

  • Ryumast3r@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Most states don’t even get 5, or 3.

    The states that have mandates are (usual suspects incoming):

    Arizona - 40 hours

    California - 40 hours

    Colorado - 48 hours

    Connecticut - 40 hours

    D.C. - 7 days

    Maryland - 64 hours hrs

    Massachusetts - 40 hrs

    Michigan - 40 hrs

    Nevada - 0.01923 hours per hour worked (works out to approximately 40 hours if you work a standard 40hrs/week, 52 weeks/yr

    New Jersey - 40 hrs

    New Mexico - 64 hrs

    New York - 56 hrs

    Oregon - 40 hrs

    Rhode Island - 40 hrs

    Vermont - 40 hrs

    Washington - 40 hrs

    Some cities/counties have their own requirements but I’m not going to list those. I wish the US did better on Healthcare, but, as with everything, it’s the blue states dragging the country forward kicking and screaming.