As of 2024, California allows up to how many paid sick leave days per year?

• A. Three days
• B. Twenty-four hours
• C. Five days
• D. Ninety days

Answer: (C)

California's paid sick leave law sets a yearly cap on how much paid sick time an employee can use. Employees accrue time gradually—one hour for every 30 hours worked—up to a maximum of 24 hours or 3 days per year, depending on how the employer measures it. Since the question asks for days per year, the limit is three days per year. You can start using accrued sick time after 90 days of employment, and any unused time generally carries over to the next year up to the same cap. Keep in mind that some local jurisdictions may require more generous sick-leave benefits.