California Sick Days in 2023: A Hilarious Hindsight (Because Let's Face It, We're All Better Now)
Ah, 2023. The year that brought us mystery meat gas station sushi and that neighbor's particularly enthusiastic holiday light display (seriously, was his electric bill sponsored by a small nation?). It also, perhaps less memorably, had some key changes in California's paid sick leave laws. But hey, who remembers those when you're busy dodging rogue fireworks and questionable fashion trends?
California Sick Leave in 2023: A Brief Recap (for Those Who Slept Through Law School)
In the before times (aka, 2023), California mandated that employers provide a minimum of three glorious days of paid sick leave per year. That's right, folks, three whole days to nurse that questionable burrito bowl decision or recover from the emotional fallout of that haircut you got based solely on a Pinterest recommendation (we've all been there).
Now, before you get all misty-eyed for those simpler days, let's be honest. Three days barely covers the time it takes to explain your illness to your coworker Brenda who, bless her heart, believes a common cold is a government conspiracy.
But Wait, There's More! (Because 2024 Came In Like a Wrecking Ball)
Fear not, fellow Californians! As of January 1st, 2024, the Golden State bumped those precious sick days up to a whopping five. That's right, a whole two extra days to, you know, actually get healthy or, more importantly, avoid Brenda's unsolicited health advice.
So Why Are We Talking About 2023 Sick Days in May 2024?
Let's face it, most of us probably weren't glued to the edge of our seats waiting for the latest in paid sick leave legislation. We were too busy dodging rogue frisbees at the park or trying to decipher the plot of that new show everyone's talking about (seriously, what was the deal with the ending?).
This post is here for those who, in a moment of supreme procrastination (ahem, all of us), are wondering just how many sick days they technically had access to last year.
The Important Takeaway (Besides Avoiding Brenda)
For those of you still clinging to the nostalgia of 2023, fear not! While you may have only had three measly sick days back then, at least you weren't bombarded with information about the new regulations.
P.S. If you're still feeling under the weather from that questionable burrito bowl, those extra 2024 days are probably waiting for you. Just be sure to stock up on tissues – Brenda's bound to have some "natural remedies" to share.
