Exemptions Available to Some Contractors For New Mandated Paid Sick Leave In California

A new California law effective July 1, 2015 requires employers to provide at least 3 paid sick days per year. Workers covered by valid collective bargaining agreements meeting certain requirements are exempt, but contractors should review their sick leave policies for all employees to ensure they are in compliance. Please click here for a helpful guide to the new law prepared by Pillsbury’s employment law group.