WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE HEALTHY WORKPLACES, HEALTHY FAMILIES ACT?
The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act requires at least THREE (3) days (or 24 hours) of paid time off per year to care for themselves or family members during a time of illness or to care for themselves and seek help if they are the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works at least 30 days in California within one-year from the beginning of employment is entitled to the benefits of the newly passed Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act. The law applies to full-time as well as part-time, seasonal and temporary qualifying employees.
However, please note that the following employees are exempted from paid
sick time law:
– Employees who are covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement.
Labor Code 245.5(a)(1)
– Employees in the construction industry covered by a valid collective
bargaining agreement. Labor Code 245.5(a)(2)
– A provider of in-home supportive services. Labor Code 245.5(a)(3)
– A flight deck or cabin crew member. Labor Code 245.5(a)(4)
Are you an employee covered by the newly enacted Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act and unsure whether you are receiving your paid time off to take care of yourself of family member during a time of illness? Contact the Law Offices of Payab & Associates @ (818) 918-5522 or visit http://payablaw.com/ if you have any questions regarding your rights at the workplace.
The Law Offices of Payab & Associates is a Los Angeles based law firm with more than 17 years of experience in employment cases. Our office has successfully litigated many complex disputes including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, wage and labor disputes, and retaliation cases.
An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works at least 30 days in California within one-year from the beginning of employment is entitled to the benefits of the newly passed Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act. The law applies to full-time as well as part-time, seasonal and temporary qualifying employees.
However, please note that the following employees are exempted from paid
sick time law:
– Employees who are covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement.
Labor Code 245.5(a)(1)
– Employees in the construction industry covered by a valid collective
bargaining agreement. Labor Code 245.5(a)(2)
– A provider of in-home supportive services. Labor Code 245.5(a)(3)
– A flight deck or cabin crew member. Labor Code 245.5(a)(4)
Are you an employee covered by the newly enacted Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act and unsure whether you are receiving your paid time off to take care of yourself of family member during a time of illness? Contact the Law Offices of Payab & Associates @ (818) 918-5522 or visit http://payablaw.com/ if you have any questions regarding your rights at the workplace.
The Law Offices of Payab & Associates is a Los Angeles based law firm with more than 17 years of experience in employment cases. Our office has successfully litigated many complex disputes including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, wage and labor disputes, and retaliation cases.
