California Expands Access to Virus-Related Leave to Year-End

California employees who were exposed to the new coronavirus or test positive for it have access to paid sick days for the rest of 2020 under a bill signed Sept. 9 by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

The measure (A.B. 1867) took effect Sept. 9. However, a requirement to provide supplemental paid sick leave is to take effect 10 days after the measure is enacted for qualifying employers who are not already providing such leave under Executive Order N-51-20.

Executive Order N-51-20, which Newsom signed April 16, afforded workers in grocery stores and fast-food chains, along with delivery ...