[Company Name]
Sick Leave Policy
Effective date: [Effective Date]
Applies to: [All employees / full-time employees / other]
How sick leave is earned
Employees earn [Number] hour(s) of paid sick leave for every [Number] hours worked, up to [Number] hours per year. [Adjust to meet or exceed your state or local law.]
When you can use it
- Your own illness, injury, medical care or preventive care
- Caring for a family member who is ill or needs medical care
- [Any other reasons your state or city law requires, for example safe leave.]
How to report an absence
Tell [Manager Name or Title] as soon as possible, and before your shift starts when you can. [If you choose to require documentation, state when, in line with your local law.]
Longer absences
If you need extended time off for a serious health condition, you may be entitled to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (if [Company Name] has 50 or more employees and you are eligible), state law, or as a reasonable accommodation. Talk to [HR Contact Name].
No retaliation
We will not discipline or retaliate against anyone for using sick leave they are entitled to.
This policy is not a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of employment with [Company Name]. [Company Name] may change this policy at any time, and will apply it in line with federal, state and local law.
I have received and read this policy, and I understand it.