On September 7, 2015, President Obama issued an executive order requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to provide workers with up to seven days of paid sick leave. Workers accrue a minimum of one hour of leave for every thirty hours worked, with a minimum accrual cap of fifty-six hours. The sick leave may be used for a variety of care-related purposes, including diagnosis, care and preventative self-care; caring for certain relatives; and absences resulting from domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Of course, contractors and subcontractors may offer more generous benefits. The Executive Order is immediately effective, regulations are due by September 30, 2016, and the order will cover contracts beginning January 1, 2017.
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