How long do I need to work as an IHSS provider before I can start claiming sick hours?

If you are your child’s IHSS provider, you are entitled to 40 hours of paid leave each year once you have worked a certain number of hours.

• To earn paid sick leave, you must work 100 hours.
• To use paid sick leave, you must work an additional 200 hours or wait for 60 calendar days to pass, whichever comes first, to begin using your 40 hours of paid sick leave.

The 40 hours of paid leave reset every fiscal year on July 1 and don’t roll over, so you must use them by the deadline.

For tips on claiming sick hours on your timesheet, see our full article IHSS: Learn How to Submit Your Hours as a Parent Provider.