California Paid Sick Leave: State Law Plus 8 Local Ordinances
California requires paid sick leave for all employers (1 hour per 30 hours, 40-hour usage cap). But several cities impose stricter ordinances: San Francisco (no threshold), Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, Berkeley, Emeryville, Santa Monica, West Hollywood.
Employers with CA locations must check each city. The California page links each local ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Francisco sick leave differ from California state law?
Yes — SF has no employer-size threshold and broader coverage than the state law.