Sick Time Hours
Sick Time Hours = 24
Sick time hours are the paid hours a security guard can take off when they are sick or need medical leave.
These hours ensure employees get time to recover without losing income, and they help maintain workplace productivity by reducing the spread of illness.
Why is It Important?
- Legal Compliance: Many states require businesses to provide paid sick leave.
- Employee Satisfaction: Helps retain good security guards by offering job security and benefits.
- Operational Planning: Knowing sick time usage helps in scheduling backup guards to avoid staffing gaps.
Security companies typically provide 24 to 40 hours (3-5 days) per year.
If unsure, Estimate 1-2% of total hours worked per guard as sick time.
If your state has no sick leave law, offering 24 hours per year (3 days) is a reasonable starting point.
Sick Leave Requirements by State
State | Accrual Rate | Annual Usage Cap | Employer Coverage |
Arizona | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 24 – 40 hours | Employers with fewer than 15 employees: up to 24 hours; 15 or more employees: up to 40 hours. |
California | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 24 hours | All employers. |
Colorado | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 48 hours | All employers. |
Connecticut | 1 hour per 40 hours worked | 40 hours | Employers with 50 or more employees; applies to service workers. |
Maine | 1 hour per 40 hours worked | 40 hours | Employers with more than 10 employees. |
Maryland | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 40 hours | Employers with 15 or more employees; smaller employers provide unpaid leave. |
Massachusetts | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 40 hours | Employers with 11 or more employees; smaller employers provide unpaid leave. |
Michigan | 1 hour per 35 hours worked | 40 hours | Employers with 50 or more employees. |
Minnesota | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 48 hours | All employers. |
Nevada | 0.01923 hours per hour worked | 40 hours | Private employers with 50 or more employees. |
New Jersey | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 40 hours | All employers. |
New Mexico | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 64 hours | All employers. |
New York | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 40 – 56 hours | Employers with 5-99 employees: up to 40 hours; 100 or more employees: up to 56 hours. |
Oregon | 1 hour per 30 hours worked | 40 hours | Employers with 10 or more employees; smaller employers provide unpaid leave. |
Rhode Island | 1 hour per 35 hours worked | 40 hours | All employers. |
Vermont | 1 hour per 52 hours worked | 40 hours | All employers. |
Washington | 1 hour per 40 hours worked | No explicit cap | All employers. |
Washington D.C. | 1 hour per 37-87 hours worked | 24 – 56 hours | Employers with 100 or more employees: up to 56 hours; 25-99 employees: up to 40 hours; 1-24 employees: up to 24 hours. |
Note: The information above is a summary and may not encompass all details or recent changes. Consult the specific state laws or legal counsel and verify local regulations to ensure full compliance