Paid Sick Leave Carryover Rules by State
Carryover varies: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington require some form of carryover (often capped at 40 hours). Employers may instead offer frontloading or a higher cap.
See the matrix for each state’s carryover column.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to let employees carry over sick leave?
In most mandate states yes, subject to a cap (commonly 40 hours). Some allow frontloading as an alternative.