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Office of Labor Standards Enforcement

The San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) advances the welfare of San Francisco’s workers through the enforcement of labor laws, proactive public education, and high quality public service.

OLSE FY23-24 Annual Report Booklet

OLSE Annual Report 2023-2024

In FY 2023-2024, OLSE reached new heights by resolving a record number of cases, benefiting more workers than ever before.Read OLSE's FY23-24 Annual Report

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Citywide labor laws

Minimum Wage Ordinance
Employers are required to pay no less than the San Francisco minimum wage to employees performing work in San Francisco, including part-time and temporary employees.
Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Employers are required to provide paid sick leave to all employees (including temporary and part-time employees) who perform work in San Francisco.
Health Care Security Ordinance
Employers with 20 or more workers must spend a minimum amount on health care for employees who work 8 or more hours per week.
Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
San Francisco law requires employers to provide supplemental compensation to employees bonding with a child in addition to California Paid Family Leave.
Fair Chance Ordinance
Employers are required to follow strict rules regarding applicants’ and employees’ arrest and conviction record(s) and related information.
Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance
Employers must provide employees with lactation breaks and a lactation location, and must have a policy that explains how employees will make a request for lactation accommodation.
Formula Retail Employee Rights Ordinance
Chain stores with at least 40 formula retail establishments worldwide and 20 or more employees in San Francisco, as well as their janitorial and security contractors, must follow legal guidelines that regulate scheduling, hours, retention, and treatment of part-time employees.
Parity in Pay Ordinance
Prohibits employers from asking applicants about their current or past salary or disclosing a current or former employee's salary history without the employee's authorization unless the salary history is publicly available.
Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance
Employers are required to consider employees' requests for flexible or predictable work arrangements to assist with caregiving responsibilities.
Military Leave Pay Protection Act
Certain employers must provide employees with supplemental paid leave for up to 30 days of military duty.
Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance
Employers with 100 or more employees worldwide are required to provide up to 80 hours of paid leave to each employee who works in San Francisco during a declared Public Health Emergency, as defined by the law
Displaced Worker Protections Ordinance
Requires certain successor contractors and subcontractors to retain covered employees for at least 90 days after the termination of a covered service contract and places notification requirements on the awarding authority and terminated contractor.

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The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) enforces San Francisco labor laws. We help employers follow those laws and help workers file complaints if their rights have been violated.

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Room 430
San Francisco, CA 94102

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