On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 685 (“AB 685”) into law, and in doing so amended provisions of California’s Health and Safety and Labor Codes. AB 685 explicitly amended Labor Code section 6409.6 to grant California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“DOSH” or “Cal OSHA”) authority to issue: (1) Orders
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Mayor of San Francisco Signs Amended Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance
By Stephanie T. Yang & Kate L. Brown on
Posted in California
Late April 17th, Mayor Breed signed the supplemental paid sick leave ordinance that earlier in the week, the Board of Supervisors had amended and passed. This was the same day that Mayor Breed announced an order requiring all individuals in public to wear face coverings.
The ordinance, like those passed by the…
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Amends Pending Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance (PHELO)
By Stephanie T. Yang & Kate L. Brown on
Posted in California
San Francisco remains at the forefront of COVID-19 related relief to those employees who work within the City and County limits. Recently, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has continued this effort and passed the Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance (PHELO). PHELO is an emergency ordinance set to temporarily require private employers with 500…
San Francisco Expands Eligibility Under Paid Sick Leave Ordinance and Provides Additional Paid Sick Leave in Response to COVID-19
By Lisa Barnett Sween & Kate L. Brown on
Last week, San Francisco announced expanded eligibility for paid sick leave under its Paid Sick Leave Ordinance and announced the Workers and Families First Program, which provides city-funded additional sick leave pay for employees working in San Francisco.
Expanded Use of Paid Sick Leave
Since late 2006, San Francisco has had its own Paid Sick…