Below are some of the latest state updates and posters –

CALIFORNIA

The State of California has released various information on Covid-19 related paid sick leave for 2022:

• According to the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Poster, which became effective on February 19, 2022, covered employees in the public or private sectors who work for employers with at least 26 employees are entitled to up to 80 hours of 2022 COVID-19 related paid sick leave from January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. This leave is to be issued immediately upon any form of request to employers, and 40 of these hours are to be available only when an employee or family member tests positive for COVID-19. A “family member” includes a child, parent, spouse, a registered domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild or sibling.

Covered, full-time employees may take up to 40 hours of leave if the employee is unable to work for any of the following reasons:

• Vaccine-Related – Covered employee is attending a vaccine or booster appointment for themselves of a family member or cannot work or telework due to vaccine-related symptoms. Unless a health care provider states otherwise, an employer may limit employees to a 24 hour or 72 hour leave period for recovery purposes for each vaccination or booster appointment.

• Caring for Yourself – Covered employee is subject to quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19.

• Caring for a Family Member – Covered employee is caring for a family member who is subject to quarantine...

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