The DAA may promulgate guidelines and rules consistent with this article for the implementation of the provisions of this article. Any guidelines or rules shall have the force and effect of law, and may be relied upon by Employers, Employees and other parties to determine their rights and responsibilities under this article. The DAA may allow an Employer’s established paid leave or paid time off policy or one which provides payment for compensated time off to remain in place and comply with this article even though it does not meet all the requirements in Section 187.04, if the DAA determines that the Employer’s established policy is overall more generous.