; and (B) is not employed by a domestic work hiring entity for whom the provider issues certification under this section. (7) Paid sick time The term paid sick time means an increment of compensated leave that can be earned by a domestic worker for use during an absence from employment for any of the reasons described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (b)(2). (8) Sexual assault The term sexual assault has the meaning given the term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a) ). (9) Stalking The term stalking has the meaning given the term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291(a) ). (10) Victim services organization The term victim services organization means a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking or advocates for such victims, including a rape crisis center, an organization carrying out a domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking prevention or treatment program, an organization operating a shelter or providing counseling services, or a legal services organization or other organization providing assistance through the legal process. (b) Earned paid sick time (1) Earning of time (A) In general A domestic work hiring entity shall provide each domestic worker employed by the hiring entity not less than 1 hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, to be used as described in paragraph (2). A domestic work hiring entity shall not be required to permit a domestic worker to earn, under this subsection, more than 56 hours of paid sick time in a year, unless the hiring entity chooses to set a higher limit. (B) Dates for beginning to earn paid sick time and use Domestic workers shall begin to earn paid sick time under this subsection at the commencement of their employment. A domestic worker shall be entitled to use the earned paid sick time beginning on the 60th calendar day following commencement of the domestic worker's