This ordinance allows employees to request flexible or predictable work arrangements, unless it causes significant difficulty for the employer. It also requires employers to work with employees to find a suitable arrangement and enhances enforcement of these provisions.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide under the Family Friendly Ordinance that Employees shall be permitted a Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement unless such an arrangement would cause an Employer undue hardship; requiring Employers to engage in an interactive process to find a mutually agreeable Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement; strengthening enforcement of the Ordinance; and making other changes, as defined herein.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to amend the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance to enhance employee rights for flexible working arrangements in response to changing workforce demographics and caregiving responsibilities.
Supervisor Chan introduced the ordinance to amend the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance, allowing employees to request flexible or predictable working arrangements.
The committee referred the legislation to relevant city departments for review and comment.
The legislation was referred to the Small Business Commission for feedback and recommendations.
The committee held a hearing on the proposed amendments, discussing their implications for employees and employers.
The Small Business Commission supported the legislation with recommendations to raise the threshold for penalties and provide technical support for compliance.
The Board amended the ordinance and passed it on first reading, incorporating feedback from the Small Business Commission.
The Board finally passed the ordinance, which was subsequently approved by the Mayor on March 14, 2022.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
