Additional Employer Requirements Under San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
In California, employees can apply for paid family leave (PFL) benefits administered through the California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). These PFL benefits are funded through employee-paid payroll taxes, and provide eligible employees with six (6) weeks of partial wage replacement. No state-wide law requires that employers offer paid parental leave. San Francisco, however, has enacted a local ordinance, the San Francisco Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (SFPPLO),