Direct answer: Tacoma (Pierce County) requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual 1 hour per 30 hours, max No cap, paid. Source: https://tacoma.gov/; retrieved 2026-08-23.
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 Washington state law
Provision
Tacoma
Washington State
Employer threshold
1 employee
1 employee
Accrual rate
1 hour per 30 hours
1 hour per 40 hours worked
Max accrual
No cap
No cap; carryover up to 40 hrs
Paid / unpaid
paid
paid
Local insight
Tacoma Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
Compliance go / no-go
Determine if your workforce meets the local threshold (1 employee).
Accrue at 1 hour per 30 hours (or use a more generous PTO policy that meets/exceeds the local minimum).
Cap accrual at No cap; honor carryover per local rule.
Post the required notice and keep a written policy citing the local ordinance.
Tacoma may have private right of action / penalties for non-compliance — retain records.
What are the paid sick leave rules in Tacoma for 2026?
Tacoma requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours. Max: No cap. Tacoma Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
How does Tacoma sick leave differ from Washington state law?
Tacoma ordinance follows the same accrual framework as Washington state law but may have local administrative details. See the official source for exact text.
Where can I find the official Tacoma sick leave ordinance?
The official text is published by the local agency: https://tacoma.gov/.