California Paid Sick and Safe Days

In California, employees have the right to short-term leave known as Paid Sick Days. These can be used when a worker needs to take time off from work to care for themselves, care for a family member, or seek care for services related to sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking. 

Below are some resources that will provide more information on California’s Paid Sick Leave law.

Please note that some local cities have paid sick days laws in place that are more protective or provide more sick time than California state law. Please see the following resources to learn more.

To read more about California’s Paid Sick and Safe Days update, check out our most recent blog posts in English and Spanish.

This short video is focused on California Paid Sick and Safe Days.

If you need more than 5 days to recover from your own health condition or need to care for a loved one, please watch:

California State Disability Insurance for your Your Own Serious Health Condition

California Paid Family Leave for Caregiving

Legal Aid at Work Paid Sick Leave Fact Sheet 

Legal Aid at Work is a legal service that provides free legal advice and resources. 

A three-page fact sheet that explains the new update to Paid Sick and Safe Leave, containing frequently asked questions and examples.

Right to Paid Sick Leave

A one-pager for California Workers, to learn their rights on Paid Sick Leave.

Credit: California State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)

Derecho a Horas de Enfermedad Pagadas

Un folleto para los trabajadores de California, para conocer sus derechos sobre las Horas de Enfermedad Pagadas (días de enfermedad pagados). 

Credito: El Departamento de Relaciones Industriales de California