Employment & Worker Protection · California
San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights
File No. 140378 - enacted in California.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2014
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 100/100
- California strictness
The bottom line
San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights is an enacted law in California, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2015-07-03
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 100/100
- California strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official California legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights
San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights (File No. 140378) is an enacted law in California under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2014-11-25 and becomes effective on 2015-07-03. California currently reports 12 tracked regulations with 12 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 100/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places California within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in File No. 140378 itself.
Applicability under San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights: SF retail establishments with 20+ employees (chain businesses 40+ locations). Penalty exposure is documented as: OLSE enforcement. $500-$1,000/violation for retaliation. Notable exemptions: Small employers. Non-chain retailers..
Summary
San Francisco requires 2-week advance scheduling and premium pay for late changes in retail. Preceded Oregon statewide law.
Key Requirements
2-week advance posting. Premium for 24-hr or less notice: $4/hr for each shift affected. Right of existing workers to new hours before new hires.
Penalties
OLSE enforcement. $500-$1,000/violation for retaliation.
Applicability
SF retail establishments with 20+ employees (chain businesses 40+ locations).
Exemptions
Small employers. Non-chain retailers.
Official Source
https://sfgov.org/olse/retail-workers-bill-rightsHow California compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - California ranks #1 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California (this state) | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. California is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights enacted?
San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights was enacted on 2014-11-25 and became effective on 2015-07-03. It was introduced as File No. 140378.
What are the penalties for violating San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights?
OLSE enforcement. $500-$1,000/violation for retaliation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights apply to small businesses?
SF retail establishments with 20+ employees (chain businesses 40+ locations). Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does California compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
California has a regulatory strictness score of 100/100, based on 12 enacted regulations out of 12 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights?
The official text of San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights (File No. 140378) is available from the California legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
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- San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights is enacted in California, effective 2015-07-03. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; California ranks #1 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation California tracks across all five policy areas. California profile
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