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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.
Description of Program and Relief
Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
As an existing benefit, Oakland’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance requires that Oakland workers performing at least two hours’ work per week accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one hour per 30 working hours. Employers with less than 10 employees must allow employees to accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave, and employers with 10 or more employees must allow employees to accrue at least 72 hours of paid sick leave. App-based or “gig” workers qualify for coverage under the law.
Workers may use paid sick leave when they are ill or injured or in order to receive medical care. Workers also may use paid sick leave to take care of family members who are sick.
Employers may take only reasonable measures to confirm a worker’s eligibility for sick leave. All workers are by default eligible for paid sick leave unless an employer proves otherwise. Workers may not be required to find or confirm a replacement if they need to use sick leave to care for themselves or others.
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City of Oakland (Voter-Approved Ordinance)
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Ongoing
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Applicable to workers performing at least two hours’ work in a particular workweek within the geographic boundaries of Oakland. Time is accrued based on the number of hours worked within Oakland.
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