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Supervisors advance Retail Workers— Bill of Rights with scheduling and retention protections
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 advanced two companion ordinances known as the Retail Workers— Bill of Rights that would require predictable scheduling, offer existing part‑time workers additional hours before employers hire new staff, and create requirements on employee retention when a formula retail store changes ownership.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Nov. 18 advanced two companion ordinances commonly called the Retail Workers— Bill of Rights, aiming to require large chain employers in the city to post schedules in advance, offer extra hours to current part‑time staff before hiring, retain certain employees after a change in control of a store, and pay workers when schedules change at the last minute.
Supporters said the measures target scheduling practices that leave retail and service workers with unstable hours and unpredictable pay. "All families need strong wages, stable hours, and sane schedules to build a good life in San Francisco," Supervisor Marr said during the hearing.
The package includes two separate ordinances: one addressing hours and retention for formula retail establishments and another setting predictable‑scheduling rules and predictability pay. Key provisions as approved on first reading include a…
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