The ordinance has sunset as of March 8, 2023 (source: S.F. Police Code 3300.L.14).
Effective March 7, 2021, the COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of COVID-19 status.
Employers may not fire, threaten to fire, suspend, discipline, or in any other manner take an adverse action against an employee who is absent or unable to work, or who requests time off from work, because the employee tested positive for COVID-19 or is isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure.
Further, employers may not rescind an offer to employ or contract with an applicant or decide not to employ or contract with an applicant, who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure.
Poster
COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance Poster
The poster is designed to be printed on 8.5" x 14" paper.
Legal Authority
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance on January 26, 2021.
- COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance
- COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance - Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
Contact us
If you have questions about the COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance or wish to report a violation of the law, call (415) 554-6077 or email CEPO@sfgov.org.