In the United States, dozens of states, cities, and counties have paid sick time laws on the books, many of which A Better Balance has helped to draft and pass. If you are sick and have to take time off work, what are your legal rights? If your child or other loved one is sick, can you stay home to care for them?
Find out more about your earned paid sick time or earned paid sick leave rights in your state, county, or city below.
State Laws:
Alaska (passed; not yet in effect)
Missouri (passed; not yet in effect)
Nebraska (passed; not yet in effect)
*If you live in New York State, visit here for information about additional potential sources of paid sick leave.
Local Laws:
New York City, New York (en español)
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
To learn more and compare the statewide and local paid sick time laws above, please see A Better Balance’s interactive and customizable comparison chart.
