City Leave Ordinances
Many cities have their own sick leave laws that go beyond state requirements. Find the specific requirements for your city.
Why City Laws Matter
Many major cities have enacted their own sick leave ordinances that provide greater protections than state law. If your business operates in one of these cities, you must comply with the local ordinance, which often requires more generous accrual rates, higher caps, or broader usage rights.
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Cities with Notable Ordinances
San Francisco, CA
Max Accrual: 72 hours (small employers) or no cap (20+ employees)
Accrual Rate: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Min Employees: 1
Los Angeles, CA
Max Accrual: 72 hours
Accrual Rate: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Min Employees: 1
San Diego, CA
Max Accrual: 80 hours
Accrual Rate: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Min Employees: 1
Oakland, CA
Max Accrual: 72 hours (small) or 40 hours (10+ employees)
Accrual Rate: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Min Employees: 1
Berkeley, CA
Max Accrual: 48 hours (small) or 72 hours (25+ employees)
Accrual Rate: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Min Employees: 1
Emeryville, CA
Max Accrual: 48 hours (small) or 72 hours (56+ employees)
Accrual Rate: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Min Employees: 1
Stay Compliant with Local Laws
LeavePlan Pro automatically tracks city-specific requirements and ensures your leave policies meet local ordinance standards.