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Supervisors introduce Retail Workers Bill of Rights to address unstable schedules and part‑time treatment
Summary
Supervisors Marr and Chu announced a Retail Workers Bill of Rights that would require chain employers to offer extra hours to existing part‑time staff before hiring new workers, pay for short‑notice cancellations and protect part‑time workers from discriminatory treatment; the proposal will be developed further after coalition meetings.
Supervisors Marr and Chu introduced a package of policies labeled the Retail Workers Bill of Rights and asked the city to begin drafting legislation to address predictive scheduling, access to hours and worker retention for chain retail and service employers.
Supervisor Marr said the four-part package would (1) promote access to additional hours for current part‑time workers before employers hire new staff or use temporary agencies,…
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