Philadelphia Sick Leave Accrual & Balance Calculator
Calculate accrued sick hours, verify paid vs. unpaid classification based on employer staffing, track bank balances, and evaluate the 90-calendar-day usage waiting period under the Philadelphia Code.
Philadelphia Sick Leave Accrual & Balance Calculator
Calculate paid or unpaid sick time accruals under Philadelphia Code Chapter 9-4100 (1 hour per 40 hours worked in Philadelphia, 40-hour standard annual cap, 90-day waiting period).
Philadelphia Paid Sick Leave Legal Overview
Geographic Coverage & Accrual Rate
To be covered under Chapter 9-4100, an employee must work at least 40 hours within the geographic boundaries of the City of Philadelphia in a calendar year. Covered employees accrue at least 1 hour of sick time per 40 hours worked in Philadelphia, subject to a standard annual accrual cap of 40 hours.
Employer Size: 10-Employee & Chain Threshold
Under Phila. Code § 9-4103, employers who employ 10 or more employees (or operate a chain establishment with 15 or more locations nationally) must provide paid sick leave at the employee’s regular rate. Smaller employers must provide unpaid sick time with statutory anti-retaliation protections.