Paid Sick Leave

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Accrual Method]: California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended paid sick leave qualifying reasons, effective October 1, 2025, and amendments expanding crime victim leave protections, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Lump Sum Method]: California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended paid sick leave qualifying reasons, effective October 1, 2025, and amendments expanding crime victim leave protections, effective January 1, 2026. 

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  50-State Charts

  Paid Sick Leave by State and Municipality

  Updated to reflect amendments to California paid sick leave qualifying reasons, effective October 1, 2025; and updated Los Angeles MWO and Santa Monica qualifying reasons to reflect state law.

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  Legal Timetable

  California Paid Sick Leave Law Covers Jury Duty and Crime Victims

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  Employment Law Guide

  Paid Sick Leave: California

  Updated to reflect amended California paid sick leave qualifying reasons, effective October 1, 2025, and forthcoming amendments further expanding qualifying reasons; and updated Los Angeles and Santa Monica qualifying reasons to reflect state law.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick and Safe Leave Handbook Statement [18+ Employees; Accrual Method]: Rhode Island

  Updated guidance to reflect new hire notice requirements, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick and Safe Leave Handbook Statement [1-17 Employees; Accrual Method]: Rhode Island

  Updated guidance to reflect new hire notice requirements, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon

  Updated to include information on forthcoming Handbook Template updates in the Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Washington supplements.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Paid Sick Leave: Nebraska

  Updated to reflect Department of Labor guidance on employer coverage under the paid sick leave law.

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  Legal Timetable

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, Paid Sick Leave Amendments Take Effect