Effective July 1, 2015, Emeryville’s city ordinance requires paid sick leave for most employees working within the city limits. The ordinance was amended, and the amendments went into effect February 2, 2016. Employees of small businesses (55 or fewer employees) may accrue 48 hours of paid sick leave a year, and employees of large businesses (56 or more employees) may accrue up to 72 hours a year. Employees may use the paid sick leave to care for their own illness or condition, a family member’s illness or condition, or their designated individual. Additionally, the employee can use this leave to care for a service dog. More information can be found here.