CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extended Through 12/31/22
Assembly Bill 152 was signed into law 9/29/22 extending the CA 2022 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave through the end of 2022 for employers with 26+ employees. Below are the highlights and recommended action items.
Employers are not required to provide a new bank of leave.
Changes to employee testing.
In cases where the diagnostic test on or after day 5 is positive, employers may now require a third test within no less than 24 hours (at no cost to the employee). Employers can deny additional CA 2022 SPSL to an employee who refuses to submit to a diagnostic test.
Grants for small employers.
Grants of up to $50,000 to cover the actual costs incurred for providing CA 2022 SPSL will be available through the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to qualified small businesses and nonprofit organizations that meet the criteria below. Check with your tax advisor to determine if you qualify and how a grant could affect your federal taxes.
Incorporated as a "C" corporation, "S" corporation, cooperative, limited liability company, partnerships, or limited partnership or registered as a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), or 501(c)(19)
Began operation before June 1, 2021
Are currently in operation
Have 26 to 49 employees
Post the updated 2022 SPSL poster.
Check for any local ordinances that remain in effect or may have been extended.
Review existing COVID paid leave policies and procedures and revise if needed to reflect the extension and other changes.
Check the CA 2022 SPSL FAQs for updates.
If you have questions, please contact your Essential HR Consultant.
