On February 5,
paid sick leave law went into effect, but there were many open questions about
the ordinance’s coverage and administration requirements. The San Francisco
Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) has now finalized regulations
implementing the law and providing guidance on a range of topics, including:
coverage for employees who work only limited schedules in San Francisco; notice
and verification requirements for paid sick leave use; how breaks in service
affect eligibility; computing the sick leave pay rate for employees paid on
commission and piece rate; how paid sick leave accrues for exempt employees;
and application of the law to small businesses, including those with
fluctuating size. The regulations and accompanying FAQs are on the OLSE’s
website at www.sfgov.org/site/olse_index.asp?id=49389.
Our HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California and Federal Leave Laws, covers everything you need to know to stay in compliance with both state and federal law in one of the trickiest areas of compliance for even the most experienced HR professional. Learn the rules for pregnancy and parental leaves, medical exams and certifications, intermittent leaves, required notices, and more.