Sick Time
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100

What state requires 24 hours of sick time?

California 

*Bonus pts: not including San Francisco & Los Angeles 

100

What is the main difference between policies for employees who are non-exempt vs. exempt

eligibility for holiday pay

- non exempt are not eligible for holiday pay 

- exempt are eligible for holiday pay 

100

Please explain the details of Policy 1A- 80 HR Cap

accrue up to 80 hours of pto/time off annually and capped once they have accrued 80 HRs 

Bonus pts: payout upon term for unused accrued time off only


100

Please explain the details of Policy 8- 24 HR Sick Time

24 hours sick time front loaded; not eligible for holiday pay 

100

Why do we have so many policies?

1- non exempt vs. exempt

2- pay out vs. no payout

3- sick time laws 

200

Which client only receives 24 hours of sick time? 

(note: unless they are in a state that requires more)

Samsung Research America (SRA)

200

What policy(ies) are available for short term employees?

None 

200

Please explain the details of Policy 1D- 80 HR Cap-Holiday

accrue up to 80 hours pto/time off annually and capped once they have accrued 80 hours; eligible for holiday pay

Bonus pts: no payout upon term 

200

Is sick time available to be paid out upon termination?

No, regardless of what state they are in.

Since we front load it on day 1, and it is not earned benefit, it is not eligible for payout upon term. 

200

If the flow chart says "please see HR" what does this mean?

The state is a special case- in where cities within the state have separate policies or we do not have a policy created for that state yet. 
300

What location(s) requires 48 hours of sick time?

Los Angeles & Colorado & Minnesota (for the 1st year) 

300

Are part time employees eligible for any policies?

Yes and no, if they are in a state that requires sick time, they are eligible for a sick time only policy. 


300

Please explain the details of Policy 3C-40 HR Cap

40 HR Sick Time front loaded , accrue up to 40 HR Vacation/time off and capped once they have accrued 40 hours; not eligible for holiday pay 

Bonus pts: no payout upon term 

300

Please explain the details of Policy 2B- CA 56 HR Cap-Holiday 

24 HR sick time front loaded, accrue up to 56 HR vacation/time off annually and capped once they have accrued 56 HR; eligible for holiday pay 

Bonus pts: payout upon term for unused accrued time off only

300

After how many days of being out sick can you ask for a doctor's note?

3 consecutive days, except for Colorado- you have to wait 4 consecutive days

400
What location(s) allow for accrual of up to 72 hours of sick time?

San Francisco, CA 

400

After how many days can employees utilize their sick time/time off?

3 months/90 days 
400

Please explain the details of Policy 5A- CO 32 HR Cap

48 hours of sick time front loaded, accrue up to 32 hours vacation/time off and capped once they have accrued 32 hours; not eligible for holiday pay 

Bonus pts: payout upon term for unused accrued time off only

400

Please explain the details of Policy 10- Los Angeles, CA Sick Time

48 hours of sick time is front loaded
400
Explain the naming convention of current policies

A & C are always non-exempt

B & D are always exempt

A & B are always payout 

C & D are always no payout 

500

Name all the states that require 40 hours of sick time

Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, & Chicago, IL 

500

If employees have a visa gap of a few weeks, what happens with their time off balance?

If they are in a pay out state, it is paid out at term as required by the law. 


If they are in a non-pay out state, this is reinstated at the time of hire. 

500

Please explain the details of Policy 4- WA 28 HR Cap

52 hours of sick time front loaded, accrue up to 28 hours of vacation/time off and capped once they have accrued 28 hours; not eligible for holiday pay

Bonus pts: no payout upon term 

500

Please explain the details of Policy 11- San Francisco, CA Sick Time

24 hours are front loaded, and able to accrue up to 48 hours and they are capped once reach 72 hours. If they fall below 72 hours, they are able to accrue back up to 72 hours; not eligible for holiday pay
500

List the states that are eligible for payout upon term for unused accrued time off only.

California, Colorado, Kansas, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Utah 

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