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
Este video se enfocara en los Días de Enfermedad y Seguridad Pagados.
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
Workplace Rights for LGBTQ+ Parents
A factsheet covering Workplace Rights for LGBTQ+ Parents, including information on Paid Family Leave, Paid Sick Days, and Lactation Accommodations. orientation, marital status, or biological relationship to a child, the right to time off.
California laws provide parents, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or biological relationship to a child, the right to time off and wage replacement for parenting.
Credit: Legal Aid at Work
Know Your Rights: Taking Job-Protected Leave and Sick Days to Care for Chosen Family
A one page guide on taking unpaid job protected leave and Paid Sick Days to care for Chosen Family members.
Credit: Legal Aid at Work
