Paid sick leave laws by state (2026)
Whether your state requires employers to give paid sick time, how fast you earn it, and the yearly cap.
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| State | State law? | Yearly cap |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Alaska Single detailed source | Yes (from July 1, 2025) | 56 hours (15+ employees); 40 hours (fewer) |
| Arizona Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours (15+ employees); 24 hours (fewer) |
| Arkansas Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| California Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours or 5 days a year |
| Colorado Single detailed source | Yes | 48 hours |
| Connecticut Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours |
| Delaware Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| District of Columbia Under review | Yes | 56 hours (25+ employees); 24 hours (fewer) |
| Florida Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Georgia Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Hawaii Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Idaho Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Illinois Single detailed source | Yes (leave for any reason) | 40 hours |
| Indiana Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Iowa Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Kansas Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Kentucky Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Louisiana Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Maine Single detailed source | Yes (leave for any reason) | 40 hours |
| Maryland Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours accrued; 64 hours used |
| Massachusetts Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours |
| Michigan Single detailed source | Yes | 72 hours (11+ employees); 40 hours (fewer) |
| Minnesota Single detailed source | Yes | 48 hours |
| Mississippi Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Missouri Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Montana Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Nebraska Single detailed source | Yes (from Oct. 1, 2025) | 56 hours (20+ employees); 40 hours (11-19) |
| Nevada Single detailed source | Yes (leave for any reason) | 40 hours |
| New Hampshire Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| New Jersey Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours |
| New Mexico Single detailed source | Yes | 64 hours |
| New York Single detailed source | Yes | 56 hours (100+ employees); 40 hours (5-99) |
| North Carolina Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| North Dakota Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Ohio Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Oklahoma Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Oregon Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours |
| Pennsylvania Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Rhode Island Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours |
| South Carolina Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| South Dakota Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Tennessee Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Texas Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Utah Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Vermont Single detailed source | Yes | 40 hours |
| Virginia Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Washington Single detailed source | Yes | No annual use cap |
| West Virginia Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Wisconsin Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
| Wyoming Single detailed source | No statewide law | — |
How we checked this
Requirements come from a 2026 state-by-state payroll guide, checked against two other 2026 state lists and recent law changes in Alaska, Connecticut and Nebraska. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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