This week, Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84) was published setting forth the parameters of a proposed law for another COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirement for California employers in 2022. The Governor and legislature announced last month that they were discussing the framework of the law. AB 84 gives employers some guidance on the likely COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law that will be implemented in the near future. Here are five key issues California employers should know about the proposed legislation:
1. When will the new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law take effect?
Currently the law has not been enacted, so there are no obligations for employers yet. However, once the final law is passed and signed by the Governor, it will take effect upon the Governor’s signature. The law provides that the paid sick leave requirement takes effect 10 days after the enactment of the law and would create a retro-active obligation for employers to pay for qualifying paid sick leave starting January 1, 2022. The paid sick leave requirement would expire on September 30, 2022. Given how quickly this new law will likely make its way through the legislature, employers are encouraged to start planning for compliance as soon as possible.
2. Which employers would be covered by the law?
The law would apply to employers with more than 25 employees.
3. Which employees are entitled to paid sick leave?
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