1. What is California Sick Leave?

California law requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. This is in addition to any federal sick leave requirements. The total sick leave available is the sum of federal and California mandated leave.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Federal\ Rate \) — Hours of federally mandated sick leave
• \( California\ Supplement \) — Additional hours required by California law

Explanation: California requires employers to provide additional sick leave beyond federal requirements, and this calculator sums both components.

3. Importance of Accurate Leave Calculation

Details: Proper calculation ensures compliance with both federal and state laws, prevents labor violations, and helps employees understand their benefits.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter federal sick leave hours and California supplement hours. Both values must be non-negative numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the minimum sick leave in California?
A: California requires at least 24 hours (3 days) of paid sick leave per year for most employees.

Q2: Does this include local sick leave ordinances?
A: No, some California cities have additional requirements not reflected in this basic calculator.

Q3: How is accrual calculated?
A: Many employers provide 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked, but this calculator assumes you know the totals.

Q4: Are part-time employees eligible?
A: Yes, California sick leave applies to most employees who work 30+ days in a year.

Q5: Can employers provide more than the minimum?
A: Yes, employers can offer more generous sick leave policies than required by law.