Worker rights in San Francisco

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.

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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

You are covered by:

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.

Community resources

Asian Law Caucus

The ALC fights alongside AAPI communities for civil rights and systemic change that builds a more just world.
Chinese Progressive Association

The CPA educates, organizes, and empowers the working class immigrant Chinese community in San Francisco.
Dolores Street Community Services

DSCS cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society.
Filipino Community Center

The FCC is dedicated to providing Filipino families with access to services, support, and community.
La Raza Centro Legal

LRCL provides high quality, free legal representation to the Latino community and other low-income immigrant families.
South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN)

SOMCAN builds the collective power of working-class, immigrant youth and families in SOMA, Excelsior, and greater San Francisco.
Trabajadores Unidos Workers United

TUWU is a multi-racial and bilingual membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of jobs for workers in San Francisco.

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.

Departments

Office of Labor Standards Enforcement