Direct answer: Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual 1 hour per 35 hours, max Up to 72 hours (15+ emp, eff Jan 2026), paid. This is stricter than Pennsylvania state law.Source: https://pittsburghpa.gov/; retrieved 2026-09-21.
This page summarizes a local ordinance for general guidance only. It is not legal advice. The controlling language is the official municipal code at the source link below.
Local ordinance vs Pennsylvania state law
Provision
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania State
Employer threshold
1 employee
N/A
Accrual rate
1 hour per 35 hours
N/A
Max accrual
Up to 72 hours (15+ emp, eff Jan 2026)
N/A
Paid / unpaid
paid
n/a
Local insight
Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave ordinance.
Compliance go / no-go
Determine if your workforce meets the local threshold (1 employee).
Accrue at 1 hour per 35 hours (or use a more generous PTO policy that meets/exceeds the local minimum).
Cap accrual at Up to 72 hours (15+ emp, eff Jan 2026); honor carryover per local rule.
Post the required notice and keep a written policy citing the local ordinance.
Pittsburgh may have private right of action / penalties for non-compliance — retain records.