San Mateo Counties) have extended their COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinances. On January 26, 2021, Los Angeles County followed suit with
an ordinance that became effective immediately, and retroactively applies as of January 1, 2021.
While the newly amended Los Angeles ordinance largely tracks the County’s
previous ordinance, which expired December 31, 2020, notable differences are outlined below.
Covered Employers. Unlike the original ordinance, which covered employers with 500 or more employees nationwide, the amended ordinance requires both large and small private employers in unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County to provide Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”). There is no longer a threshold based on the number of employees.