Can an employer in California take paid sick leave away from an employee?
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Can an employer in California take paid sick leave away from an employee?
The answer to that question depends upon exactly what it is that the employer is taking away, and any contractual or collective bargaining rights that may prevent changes.
In general, an employer has to allow you 24 hours of paid sick leave per year, and must allow you to bank up to 48 hours of sick leave. Beyond that, absent a contract to the contrary, an employer can modify a sick leave policy to offer no more than the minimum.