In the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the CDC has recommended that everyone take steps to protect themselves and their communities, including avoiding close contact with others. If you have to take time off work sick or your work is closed, what are your legal rights? If your child’s school is closed, can you stay home with your children?
Find out more about your earned paid sick time or earned paid sick leave rights in your state, county, or city below.
State Laws:
Arizona
California
Colorado (en español)
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Maryland
Massachussetts
Michigan
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York State* (en español)
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington State
Vermont
*If you live in New York State, visit here for information about additional potential sources of paid sick leave.
Local Laws:
Berkeley, California
Emeryville, California
Los Angeles, California
Oakland, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
Santa Monica, California
Cook County and Chicago, Illinois
Montgomery County, Maryland
Duluth, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota
New York City, New York (en español)
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Seattle, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
To learn more and compare the statewide and local paid sick time laws above, please see A Better Balance’s interactive and customizable comparison chart.