Parental Leave in San Francisco
Learn about parental leave requirements, employee rights, and employer obligations in San Francisco, California.
State: California
Local Requirements
- *SF Paid Parental Leave Ordinance supplements CA PFL
- *Employers with 20+ employees must provide supplemental pay
- *Makes up difference between CA PFL and full wages
- *6 weeks of supplemental pay for bonding
Key Differences from Federal/State Law
- !Unique city supplement to state program
- !Effectively provides 6 weeks at 100% pay
- !Applies to employers with 20+ employees in SF
- !Gender-neutral policy
Employer Obligations
- →Provide supplemental compensation
- →Coordinate with CA Paid Family Leave
- →Maintain health benefits
- →Restore to same position
Employee Rights
- ✓6 weeks supplemental pay for bonding
- ✓Combined with CA PFL for 8 weeks total at near full pay
- ✓Job protection during leave
- ✓Covers all new parents
Resources
SF Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
City supplemental leave law
CA EDD Paid Family Leave
State paid family leave
Note: Always verify current requirements with official sources. Laws may change.
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