California Enacts (Retroactive) 2021 Emergency Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law

Written By Medina McKelvey

On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 95, which creates new Labor Code section 248.2 and mandates that employers provide employees with supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) for various COVID-related absences in addition to paid time off benefits employees receive by law or policy, e.g., non-COVID statutory paid sick leave or vacation.

The attached legislative update tells you everything you need to know about this new law and how it applies to you. We know of no litigation currently pending to block this law, so covered employers must act now to ensure compliance.

The required poster can be found at: 

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2021-COVID-19-Supplemental-Paid-Sick-Leave.pdf

The DIR has also issued FAQs on the new law, found here:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Medina McKelvey

Medina McKelvey’s mission is to make California businesses stronger. We want employers to walk away from any lawsuit, legal challenge, or compliance issue stronger, wiser, and better protected. We want to see your business thrive before, during, and after any legal matter. We are a full-service employment law firm that equips and empowers California businesses with high-impact legal solutions. We are known for being one of the most strategic law firms in California, as well as for our groundbreaking work defending and protecting businesses from wage and hour class and PAGA action lawsuits—the biggest legal risk currently facing California employers.

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