Earlier in the week, Jaemin Chang gave us this post that provided a historical perspective on San Francisco's new paid parenting leave ordinance. Here's some practical advice on the ordinance that appeared in our latest Labor & Employment Alert:
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On April 5, 2016, San Francisco adopted a Paid Parental Leave Ordinance. California
already offers Paid Family Leave that provides up to six weeks
of wage replacement benefits to workers who take time off to care
for a seriously ill family member; or to bond with a newborn or a
child recently placed through adoption or foster care. The existing
state benefit, paid for with deductions from employees' wages,
covers approximately 55% of the employee's wages, up to maximum
benefit amount of $1,129 per week.
Under the new San Francisco ordinance, businesses with 20 or more employees (including part-time and temporary workers) will be required to pay the remaining 45% for employees taking the leave to bond with a newborn or recently placed child. The law takes effect January 1, 2017 for employers with 50 or more employees and on July 1, 2017 for those with 20 or more employees.
To be eligible, employees must have worked with the employer for at least 90 days before the leave starts, must work at least 8 hours per week in San Francisco, and must spend 40% or more of their work time for the employer in San Francisco. The employee may take the time off anytime within the first year after the child is born or is placed through foster care or adoption.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
