Employers in San Francisco Must Provide Paid Sick Leave

Companies that have employees working in San Francisco need to be aware of Proposition F, which requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees working in San Francisco, whether or not the company maintains an office there.  Paid leave accrues at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to designated maximums that depend on the size of the employer.  Unused leave carries over from year to year, limited to the stated maximums.  Leave may be used for the employee's illness or that of a family member, domestic partner, or designated person.  The ordinance, which goes into effect on February 5, 2007, requires employers to post information about the paid leave law.  Obtain a copy of the required poster here.