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Budget Committee delays overhaul of city prevailing‑wage rules after departments raise concerns
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee on Dec. 13 heard an update to San Francisco's prevailing‑wage ordinance that would consolidate older rules, expand coverage, extend retention from three to six months and tighten the employee vs. independent‑contractor test; the item was continued to Jan. 4 to allow department and nonprofit consultations and to reconcile amendments.
Chair Carmen Chu and Supervisor Wiener led a lengthy hearing on proposed changes to San Francisco's prevailing‑wage ordinance that would consolidate six ordinances into a single code section, broaden which city service contracts are covered, extend the worker transition period from three months to six months and close a loophole enabling independent‑contractor classifications in place of employees.
Supporters including labor leaders and SEIU Local 87 called the update ‘‘a necessary step to stop a race to the bottom’’ and to…
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