Can I use paid sick leave while receiving Disability Insurance benefits?

No, paid sick leave cannot be used while receiving Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits in California. SDI benefits are meant to provide income replacement for individuals who are unable to work due to a non-work-related injury or illness. Paid sick leave, on the other hand, is typically provided by employers to allow employees time off from work for minor illnesses or medical appointments. Since SDI benefits are already providing income replacement during the period of disability, using sick leave concurrently would amount to receiving duplicate compensation for the same period of time. Therefore, it is not permitted to use paid sick leave while receiving SDI benefits in California.