San Francisco, California
Complete guide to San Francisco leave laws including Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO), paid sick leave, and family-friendly workplace ordinance.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement beyond state/federal
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 72
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: All employees including part-time and temporary
Parental leave
Maternity: CA PFL + PPLO supplemental pay
Paternity: CA PFL + PPLO supplemental pay
Adoption: Same as birth parents
Shared leave: 6 weeks PPLO supplemental for each parent
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance: Flexible/predictable scheduling (unpaid)
Lactation Accommodation: Reasonable break time (paid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 4 years
Penalties: Up to $500/day per violation plus back pay
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Cesar Chavez Day: 2025-03-31
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
What is the SF Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO)?
PPLO requires employers with 20+ employees to supplement California Paid Family Leave benefits so that employees receive 100% of their wages (up to the SF minimum wage) for up to 6 weeks of parental bonding leave.
How much sick leave must SF employers provide?
SF requires 1 hour of sick leave per 30 hours worked. Employers with 10+ employees must allow accrual up to 72 hours; smaller employers up to 40 hours.
What is the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance?
FFWO gives employees with caregiving responsibilities the right to request flexible or predictable work arrangements. Employers must consider requests and respond within 21 days.
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