As of September 1, 2012, the City of Seattle will require employers to offer paid sick and safe time to their employees. Here’s what you need to know:

• All businesses with 5+ employees are required to track employee hours worked, and sick and safe time accrued and used.
• Sick and safe time includes leave for mental or physical illness, the need to care for a family member, and other reasons (more details here).
• Required accrual rates are based on the number of employees per business.  See requirements here.

Visit the City of Seattle website for more information.