March 31, 2023

States That Still Require Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19

Laurie Rogers

by Laurie Rogers

Question: Do any states still require employers to provide paid COVID-19 sick leave in 2023?

Answer: Yes. As of March 15, 2023, states, counties, or cities that still require an employer to provide paid COVID-19 sick leave include:

  • Chicago and Cook County, Illinois (vaccine leave);
  • Colorado (public health emergency leave);
  • Los Angeles County, California (supplemental paid sick leave and paid vaccine leave);
  • Nevada (paid vaccine leave and paid leave for public accommodations facilities);
  • New York State (paid vaccine leave);
  • Oakland, California (supplemental paid sick leave); and
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (supplemental paid sick leave).