Employees should not have to make impossible choices between caring for their own health or the health of a sick child or family member and receiving a paycheck or keeping a job. Currently, there is no requirement under federal law, except for federal contractors, that employees be provided with paid sick leave.
In the absence of a federal law, paid sick days legislation has been enacted successfully at state and local levels, and evidence shows they are working well without adverse business or economic effects.
Today, employers are subject to a patchwork of paid sick leave laws making compliance tricky in the absence of a single federal mandate. The proliferation of paid sick leave laws at state and local levels can present compliance challenges for employers, especially for those operating across different jurisdictions. These laws can also burden employers with significant administrative challenges. Therefore, it’s imperative employers understand their state and local laws regarding paid sick leave in order to ensure compliance.
