Starting August 13, 2014, employers with 20 or more employees (regardless of location) will be prohibited from asking applicants for jobs in San Francisco certain questions about prior convictions. I
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San Francisco Bans the Box – Hiring Employees with Conviction (Part 3)
San Francisco’s new “Ban the Box” ordinance takes effect on August 13, 2014. On that date, employers with 20 or more employees (regardless of location) will be prohibited from asking…
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What's New with San Francisco's Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance
On January 1, 2014, San Francisco’s newly enacted Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance will take effect. I explained the basics of the Ordinance here. Since then, there’ve been some developments that…
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San Francisco Adopts "Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance"
On October 1, 2013, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors adopted a “Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance” (pdf) that will take effect January 1, 2014. Mayor Ed Lee announced that he’ll sign…
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I Left My Wallet In San Francisco
Does San Francisco’s high minimum wage help workers if it drives employers away?
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