Local and State Developments Impact San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Obligations

San Francisco agencies have provided more guidance for employers with regard to the recently passed paid parental leave legislation.   Attorneys at Littler have written a very comprehensive update to help employers, like HR Options, meet their new legal obligations.  Enjoy the article.

BY MICHELLE BARRETT-FALCONER AND SEBASTIAN CHILCO 

Littler.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Developments at the local and state level have affected what employers must do to comply with the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (“SF PPLO” or the “Ordinance”).1 The SF PPLO took effect on January 1, 2017 (for employers with 50 or more employees), and the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (“SF OLSE”) has also adopted final rules implementing the SF PPLO,2 published a required form and poster, and issued supplemental compensation calculation instructions. Additionally, the California Employment Development Department (“EDD”) has increased the maximum weekly benefit under the California Paid Family Leave (“CA PFL”) insurance program, which impacts the SF PPLO supplemental compensation amount that must be paid to employees.  Read more...