Not Exactly a Reprieve-San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Update

As reported last November, San Francisco adopted a mandatory employer paid sick leave requirement that applies to all full time, part time, and temporary employees working in the City and County of San Francisco. [www.seyfarth.com/MA111606]. Subsequent to passage, a series of hearings were held identifying a broad spectrum of employer questions and concerns regarding implementation issues with the Ordinance. Shortly before the February 5, 2007 effective date of the Ordinance; the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement posted a series of “Frequently Asked Questions” in an effort to address some of the questions. This effort, however, did not resolve all of the issues regarding the Ordinance.