The Facts

San Francisco could make newer workers eligible for fully paid parental leave sooner. Supervisor Danny Sauter’s April 28 bill, would make workers eligible after 90 days on the job instead of 180. It is partly aimed at workers in high-turnover industries.

The Context

San Francisco’s paid parental leave law, applies to employers with 20 or more employees worldwide and currently requires 180 days on the job before leave starts. A 2020 Health Affairs study found the policy increased leave-taking among fathers.

The GrowSF Take

We're glad to see more pro-family policy getting enacted in San Francisco. Our only worry is the negative incentive for companies to hire people starting a family, which points to a more robust social program as a better alternative. But hey, baby steps.