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Paid Sick Leave Accrual Calculator

Enter hours worked and your accrual rate to calculate accrued paid sick leave, with an optional annual cap.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter hours worked this year.
  2. 2Enter your accrual rate (hours worked per 1 hour of sick leave).
  3. 3Enter your annual cap, if any.
  4. 4See your accrued sick leave hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 hour per 30 hours worked a universal rate?+

No — it's a common baseline used by several state and local paid sick leave laws, but exact rates, caps, and carryover rules vary significantly, so check the law that applies to your location.

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