The San Francisco County government meeting on July 4, 2025, featured a presentation from the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE), led by Director Pat Mulligan. The meeting began with Mulligan addressing the board, which included Chair Chan and Supervisors Walton, Melgar, and President Peskin.

Mulligan highlighted the establishment of the OLSE, which was created by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors in February. Initially tasked with enforcing prevailing wage laws, the office has since expanded its responsibilities to include the enforcement of 36 different labor policies, many of which are pioneering in the nation. Although the number of policies fluctuated, particularly with the lapse of several emergency ordinances post-pandemic, the office has successfully collected over $150 million on behalf of workers, with more than $20 million collected in the last fiscal year alone.

The mission of the OLSE is to enhance the welfare of San Francisco's workers through the enforcement of labor laws, proactive public education, and high-quality public service. Mulligan emphasized the office's commitment to supporting low-wage immigrant and non-English speaking workers by maintaining a multilingual staff fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Filipino, and Vietnamese. This staff is available for in-person consultations, hotline calls, and email inquiries, with a commitment to respond to off-hour inquiries within one business day.

Mulligan also noted that San Francisco labor laws are required to be posted in all workplaces, with compliance enforced under financial penalties for employers. The OLSE provides comprehensive resources, including a multilingual website and pre-recorded webinars, which currently receive over 30,000 visits each month.

In a significant development, the OLSE has contracted professional services with community-based organizations, including the Chinese Progressive Association and several subcontractors such as the Asian Law Caucus and the Filipino Community Center. This collaboration aims to further enhance outreach and support for workers in the community.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the OLSE's dedication to labor compliance and worker welfare in San Francisco, setting the stage for continued efforts in labor law enforcement and community engagement.