This ordinance changes the rules for parental leave benefits, allowing employees in San Francisco to qualify after working just 90 days instead of 180 days. It aims to make it easier for employees to access paid parental leave.
Ordinance amending the Labor and Employment Code to revise the criteria for an employee in the City to qualify for parental leave benefits under the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance by reducing from 180 days to 90 days the minimum number of days that an employee must work before they are eligible to receive parental leave benefits from their employer.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to align the eligibility criteria for parental leave benefits in San Francisco's Paid Parental Leave Ordinance with the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.
Supervisor Sauter introduced the ordinance to amend the Labor and Employment Code, reducing the minimum workdays required for parental leave eligibility from 180 to 90 days.
The Department of Human Resources was notified to assess the impact of the ordinance and fulfill 'Meet and Confer' requirements.
The Department of Human Resources confirmed that the 'Meet and Confer' requirement was fulfilled.
The Small Business Commission reviewed the ordinance and voted 4-0 to support it, suggesting an extended implementation timeline for small businesses.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed the ordinance and made amendments before it was scheduled for further consideration.
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