On February 9, 2022, Governor Newsom signed a new law requiring employers to provide supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave in 2022. The law, SB 114, was passed quickly by the legislature and signed by the Governor. Unlike the supplemental paid sick leave law passed in 2021, there are no offsetting tax credits for employers to assist with the added costs this new paid sick leave will place on businesses across the state. Here are five key issues California employers should know about the new law and its related deadlines:
1. The new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law takes effect on February 19, 2022.
The Governor signed the law on February 9, 2022, and therefore the paid sick leave requirement takes effect 10 days after the enactment of the law – February 19, 2022. The law applies retroactive obligation for employers to pay for qualifying paid sick leave starting January 1, 2022. The paid sick leave requirement expires on September 30, 2022 (but employees currently using the sick leave can continue its use past the September 30th deadline).
2. Which employers would be covered by the law?
The law applies to employers with more than 25 employees.
3. Which employees are entitled to paid sick leave?
Employers are required to provide employees COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave if the employee is unable to work or telework due to the following reasons:
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