Pittsburgh Ramps Up Paid Sick Leave Rules: What Employers Need to Know About the Changes and How to Comply
Pittsburgh employers will be required to provide significantly more paid sick leave starting in 2026, thanks to a city ordinance signed by Mayor Ed Gainey earlier this month. The new rules, which take effect January 1, increase not only the rate at which employees can accrue paid leave time but also the total amount of paid leave that they can earn each year. We’ll cover what’s changing, how you should prepare for the new rules, and other employer best practices for paid sick leave compliance. Quick Background History. Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA) was enacted in 2015 but was not implemented until March 2020 due to legal challenges brought by local businesses and business groups regarding the validity of the ordinance. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ultimately upheld the PSDA soon before it took effect. Overview. The PSDA – which applies to any entity employing at least one person within Pittsburgh’s city limits, regardless of the employer’s physical ...