San Francisco Shortens Paid Parental Leave Eligibility
San Francisco has finalized amendments to the city’s Paid Parental Leave Ordinance. The most significant change is that employees will now qualify for employer-paid parental leave benefits after just 90 days of employment, down from the prior 180-day requirement.
The ordinance applies to employers who regularly employ 20 or more employees anywhere in the world, regardless of where those employees work. A company is a “Covered Employer” if it meets this threshold, and the amended rules will govern leave eligibility for any employee who:
- Works at least eight hours per week within San Francisco’s geographic boundaries,
- Performs at least 40% of their total weekly work hours within the city, and
- Qualifies for California Paid Family Leave benefits for purposes of bonding with a new child.
This includes part-time and temporary workers, provided they meet the above criteria.
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San Francisco’s Paid Parental Leave Ordinance Eligibility Shortened
