Pittsburgh City Council Amends Paid Sick Days Act
On June 10, 2025, the Pittsburgh City Council passed an ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA). The amendments include mandating accrual of leave at a slightly faster rate and higher annual accruals. Quick Hits On June 10, 2025, the Pittsburgh City Council passed an ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act, effective January 1, 2026 , which includes changes such as employees accruing one hour of paid sick time for every thirty hours worked. Employers with fifteen or more employees must now provide at least seventy-two hours of paid sick time each year, while those with fewer than fifteen employees must provide at least forty-eight hours. The changes, which are effective January 1, 2026, include the following: All employees will accrue a minimum of one hour of paid sick time for every thirty hours worked in Pittsburgh, unless the employer provides a faster accrual rate. Employers with f ewer than fifteen employees must provide...