California SB 95: California’s New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

It has been over a year since employers and workers first faced the enormous implications and consequences of a global pandemic. In recent weeks, both the federal government and California enacted laws that extended and made significant changes to emergency COVID-19-related paid sick and family leave requirements. The changes include several immediate action items for employers.

If you are a business in California, you may already know that you need to provide paid sick leave to your employees (including very small businesses).
Now, employers with 25 or more employees must also provide 80 hours of paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons. Click through the photos below to learn more, and reach out to get set up with the policy templates, notices, and advice you’ll need to comply with this important new law.

We highly encourage employers of all sizes to take a fresh look at their employee handbooks and other policies as they relate to family leave, caregiving, and paid sick leave. If you need assistance, please reach out directly to support@clementsemploymentlaw.com. It is a great time to refresh policies and practices to ensure a successful recovery!