The Minimum Wage Ordinance requires Santa Monica employers to provide 40 hours (for businesses with 25 or fewer employees) or 72 hours (for businesses of 26 or more employees) of paid sick leave. Accrual rate is 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Employers must carry over accrued, unused sick leave annually. Sick leave use follows State guidelines.The Minimum Wage Ordinance requires Santa Monica employers to provide 40 hours (for businesses with 25 or fewer employees) or 72 hours (for businesses of 26 or more employees) of paid sick leave. Accrual rate is 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. Employers must carry over accrued, unused sick leave annually. Sick leave use follows State guidelines. More information can be found here.