As a worker, you have rights

San Francisco has some of the strongest labor laws in the United States. We will work with you to ensure that your rights are met. If you think your employer has violated San Francisco labor laws, we can help.

We’re here to help

Find out if you're covered

San Francisco labor laws may apply to you if you either work:

  • In San Francisco, or
  • For a business with a contract or lease with the City of San Francisco

Read below to find out exactly which labor laws apply to you.

We will protect your privacy

You have worker rights no matter:

  • Where you were born
  • If you have papers to work
  • If you were paid in cash

If you need our help, we will protect your privacy. We will never ask you about your immigration status.

Our impact

Since 2010, we have helped workers recover over $150 million in wages and penalties.

Find out which laws apply to you

If you work in San Francisco

If you work in San Francisco

You are covered by:

If your employer has at least 5 employees, you are covered by all laws listed above AND

If your employer has at least 20 employees, you are covered by all laws listed above AND:

If your employer has at least 100 employees, you are covered by all laws listed above AND:

If you work for a chain store, you are covered by all laws listed above AND:

If you work for a business with a contract or lease with the City

If you work for a business with a contract or lease with the City

If you have questions about labor laws or need help filing a complaint, reach out to us for help. We speak English, Spanish, Cantonese, Filipino, and more.

About

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.