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California Paid Leave
What Employers Must Know

Sick + TDI + PFML

Know your obligations before an employee submits a leave request.

The rule.

Program Type
Sick + PFML
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Paid Sick Leave Mandate
1 hr per 30 hrs (40–80 hr cap)
PFML / TDI Program
PFL — 8 weeks
Wage Replacement
60–70% of wages up to cap
Key Notes for Employers
Most complex. Separate SDI/PFL program via EDD. 2023 expanded sick leave to 40 hrs.

Last verified: June 2026.

What's in the Paid Leave Requirements workbook

What's in the workbook

Paid Leave — every state covered. Visible items show the chapters; locked items reveal the structural depth.

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  • 🔒Ongoing Compliance
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