Oakland paid sick leave
Local ordinance, in effect since March 2, 2015
1 hour for every 30 hours worked in Oakland
All employers (employees who work 2+ hours in a week in Oakland) in Oakland must let employees accrue and use up to 72 hours a year. Fewer than 10 employees: balance cap of 40 hours. California's state law also applies; employers follow whichever rule is more generous to the employee.
| Oakland | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrual | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked in Oakland | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (or front-loaded) |
| Annual cap | 72 hours Balance cap: 40 hours (fewer than 10 employees) or 72 hours (all others) of accrued leave at any time. | 40 hours |
| Who must provide it | All employers (employees who work 2+ hours in a week in Oakland) | All employers |
| Carryover | Accrued leave carries over year to year, up to the 40- or 72-hour balance cap. | Accrued leave carries over, up to the employer's accrual cap (at least 80 hours or 10 days). |
Law: Oakland Municipal Code ch. 5.92 (Measure FF), § 5.92.030
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Sources
- City of Oakland Department of Workplace and Employment Standards · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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