Pittsburgh, PA Leave Laws
Complete guide to Pittsburgh's local sick leave ordinance and employer requirements.
Effective Since: March 15, 2020
40 hours
Max Accrual
40 hours per year
Usage Cap
15+
Min Employees
300,000+
Population
Overview
Pittsburgh's ordinance was implemented after years of legal challenges. Requires PAID leave for 15+ employee employers.
Key Requirements
1
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 35 hours worked
2
Maximum Accrual
Employees can accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave.
3
Waiting Period
90 days before employees can use accrued time.
4
Carryover
Yes
Covered Uses
Employees in Pittsburgh can use sick leave for:
- ✓Employee illness
- ✓Care for family member
- ✓Domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
- ✓Public health emergency
Employer Obligations
- •Post required notice
- •Written notice at hire
- •Track accrual on pay stubs
✓ More Generous than State Law
- •Pennsylvania has no state sick leave law
- •Pittsburgh requires paid leave for 15+ employees
- •Unique accrual rate: 1 hour per 35 hours
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Civil penalties.
Quick Reference
- City
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Population
- 300,000+
- Effective Date
- March 15, 2020
- Employer Threshold
- 15+ employees
Official Resources
State Laws
Pittsburgh employers must also comply with Pennsylvania state laws.
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