Paid Sick Leave by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Whether the state mandates paid sick leave for private-sector employees, the annual hours required, and exemptions for small employers.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2025

Click any column header to sort ascending or descending. Click again to reverse, and a third time to reset.

Mandatory	Hours/Year	Small Biz Exempt
No	N/A	N/A
Yes (2025)	40-56	Under 15
Yes	24-40	No
No	N/A	N/A
Yes	40 (5 days)	No
Yes	48	No
Yes	40	Under 50
No	N/A	N/A
No (preempted)	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
Yes (paid leave)	40	No
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
Yes (paid leave)	40	Under 11
Yes	40	Under 15 (unpaid)
Yes	40	Under 11 (unpaid)
Yes	40-72	Under 10 (40 hr cap)
Yes (2024)	48	No
No	N/A	N/A
Yes (2025)	40-56	Under 15 (40 hr)
No	N/A	N/A
Yes (2025)	40-56	Under 20
Yes (paid leave)	40	Under 50
No	N/A	N/A
Yes	40	No
Yes	64	No
Yes	40-56	Under 5 (unpaid)
No (preempted)	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
Yes	40	Under 10 (unpaid)
No (Phila/Pgh local)	N/A	N/A
Yes	40	Under 18 (unpaid)
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
No (preempted)	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
Yes	40	No
Home health only	40	Limited
Yes	40+ (unlimited accrual)	No
No	N/A	N/A
No (preempted)	N/A	N/A
No	N/A	N/A
Yes	24-56	Tiered by size

Several states (Alaska, Missouri, Nebraska) added mandatory paid sick leave by 2024-2025 ballot measure. Many cities (NYC, Chicago, Seattle, Phila) impose stricter local rules. 'Preempted' means the state forbids local mandates.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.