The Los Angeles employment law attorney at the Leichter Law Firm, APC, Aryeh Leichter, knows that all California residential apartment managers are employees—not independent contractors.
This means they are eligible for all the same benefits as other employees, including those associated with the California Paid Sick Leave Law (PSL), which requires employers to provide at least 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave per year to eligible employees.
Here is how California apartment managers can keep track of and enforce their eligibility for paid sick leave.
How California Apartment Managers Can Keep Track of Accrued Paid Sick Leave
All employees, including part-time and temporary staff, who have worked in California for at least 30 days within a year from starting employment are eligible for paid sick leave.
To keep track of their hours and ensure they can take paid time off when needed, apartment managers should:
- Break the accrual down to smaller numbers, where they accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked or provide a lump sum of 24 or three days of paid sick leave at the beginning of each year.
- Use their accrued paid sick leave starting on the 90th day of employment, if necessary.
- Provide reasonable notice for foreseeable absences and documentation if the sick leave extends beyond three days.
- The apartment manager and their employer should maintain accurate records of hours worked, accrued paid sick leave, and paid sick leave used for at least three years. However, the employer has the burden of proof in cases of time records.
- Ensure they understand a strict non-retaliation policy, where they should not face retaliation or discrimination for using their paid sick leave.
California residential apartment manager employers should maintain open communication channels for employees to ask questions or raise concerns about their paid sick leave. That includes placing the requirements in writing and determining whether they allow unused sick leave to be carried over to the following year.
Contact the Leichter Law Firm, APC Residential Apartment Manager Attorney in Los Angeles
If you believe your employer is violating the California Paid Sick Leave Law, contact Aryeh Leichter, the Leichter Law Firm, APC founder, and residential apartment manager attorney in Los Angeles County, today to discuss the legal remedies that may be available for your unique workplace circumstances, starting with a free consultation by calling (818)-915-6624 or contacting the firm online.