Paid Sick Days Act

The City has amended the Paid Sick Days Act to provide for faster accrual and increased paid sick leave hours. The amended law will go into effect January 1, 2026.

The City of Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act will go into effect on March 15, 2020. The Ordinance guarantees an opportunity for covered employees to acquire paid sick time hours. This Ordinance is administered by the City of Pittsburgh Mayor's Office.

This website provides resources regarding the Paid Sick Days Act including links to the Ordinance and Guidelines, File a Complaint and, FAQ(PDF, 451KB). Please check this website for updates. Talk to us about how the Paid Sick Days Act has affected you!

Paid Sick Leave Act

Mayor's Office of Equal Protection
414 Grant Street, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh PA 15219
PaidSickLeave@pittsburghpa.gov

last updated: 03/07/2025

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