Workers in California will soon receive a minimum of five days of paid sick leave annually, instead of three, under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Wednesday.

The law, which takes effect in January, also increases the amount of sick leave workers can carry over into the following year. Newsom said it demonstrates that prioritizing the health and well-being of workers “is of the utmost importance for California’s future.”

“Too many folks are still having to choose between skipping a day’s pay and taking care of themselves or their family members when they get sick,” Newsom said in a statement announcing his action.

    • Ryumast3r@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Most states don’t even get 5, or 3.

      The states that have mandates are (usual suspects incoming):

      Arizona - 40 hours

      California - 40 hours

      Colorado - 48 hours

      Connecticut - 40 hours

      D.C. - 7 days

      Maryland - 64 hours hrs

      Massachusetts - 40 hrs

      Michigan - 40 hrs

      Nevada - 0.01923 hours per hour worked (works out to approximately 40 hours if you work a standard 40hrs/week, 52 weeks/yr

      New Jersey - 40 hrs

      New Mexico - 64 hrs

      New York - 56 hrs

      Oregon - 40 hrs

      Rhode Island - 40 hrs

      Vermont - 40 hrs

      Washington - 40 hrs

      Some cities/counties have their own requirements but I’m not going to list those. I wish the US did better on Healthcare, but, as with everything, it’s the blue states dragging the country forward kicking and screaming.

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      Wait until you hear that 5 is more than most and most states aren’t required to give you any. Federal level has no law for sick leave and it’s up to states to make one.

      Some companies are better than others, like my father has 5 days but each day counts up to 5 consecutive days off under 1 time being sick which to me is way more reasonable.