How do I calculate sick leave accrual?

Sick leave accrual calculations depend on your state law: **Common Accrual Rates:** - 1 hour per 30 hours worked (CA, AZ, NJ, most states) - 1 hour per 35 hours worked (MI, RI) - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (CT, WA, ME) - 1 hour per 52 hours worked (VT) **Calculation Example (1:30 rate):** - Employee works 160 hours/month - Accrual: 160 ÷ 30 = 5.33 hours sick leave **Annual Full-Time Calculation (1:30 rate):** - 2,080 annual hours ÷ 30 = 69.3 hours/year - That's about 8.7 days of sick leave **Key Factors:** 1. **Accrual caps:** Most states cap at 40-80 hours 2. **Usage caps:** May differ from accrual caps 3. **Carryover:** Many states require unused time to roll over 4. **Part-time:** Accrual applies to actual hours worked **Tracking Best Practices:** - Calculate accrual each pay period - Show accrual on pay stubs (required in some states) - Track usage separately from accrual - Maintain records for 3+ years