On November 25, 2004, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a first-in-the-nation “Retail Workers Bill of Rights.” This new legislation requires “formula retail” employers (chain stores with at least 20 outlets worldwide) who have 20 or more employees in San Francisco to provide the following job protections: 1. “Good faith” written estimate of work… Read More
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SF Board of Supervisors Unanimously Passes “Ban the Box” Ordinance
On February 11, 2014, the SF Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a new ordinance barring most employers and housing providers from (1) asking applicants to disclose their criminal background in the application process, and (2) using criminal background history or records in the employment or housing selection process. This so-called “Ban the Box” law is… Read More
