Should California Employers Frontload or Accrue Paid Sick Leave?
SHRM
Frontloading California’s new paid sick leave amount for employees may be easier and less time-consuming than using the accrual method. But which 12-month period should employers use if frontloading—the calendar year or anniversary year? Here are factors to consider.
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There are also disadvantages to choosing to award paid leave in full at the beginning of the calendar year. If numerous employees use leave early in the year, there could be multiple overlapping absences, said Travis Jang-Busby, an attorney with Blank Rome in Los Angeles.
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"Should California Employers Frontload or Accrue Paid Sick Leave?" by Allen Smith was published in SHRM on January 25, 2024.