Local employment ordinances are not unusual in California and exist from San Diego to San Jose. However, San Francisco is unusual in that it has far more comprehensive employment law ordinances than other localities.
Here are some highlights of San Francisco’s employment requirements for employers.
Minimum Wage
Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage for employers within the geographic boundaries of San Francisco, is $16.99, regardless of the size of the business.
San Francisco’s minimum wage will also increase for a small subset of “Government Supported Employees.” These are employees who are either (1) under the age of 18 and employed as an after-school or summer employee in a bona fide training or apprenticeship program in a position that is subsidized by the federal, state, or local government; or (2) over the age 55 and employed by a Nonprofit Corporation that provides social welfare services as a core mission to individuals who are over the age of 55 and are in a position that is subsidized by federal, state, or local government, subject to additional limitations.
Employers are required to post official notice of the minimum wage in a place where employees can read easily.
Paid Sick Leave
San Francisco’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (PSLO) requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees, including temporary and part-time employees.
As with California’s paid sick leave, employees must earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However,...
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