San Francisco no longer requires individuals to present proof of vaccination or a negative test result to enter large indoor businesses or events. The Employment Protection Ordinance related to COVID-19 prohibits discrimination based on a person's COVID-19 status. To learn more, visit the Employment Protection Ordinance webpage related to COVID-19.Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and on-demand delivery services in San Francisco must implement measures to ensure the safety of their employees and customers from COVID-19.For more information, visit the San Francisco Worker Protection Ordinance COVID-19 webpage. The City of San Francisco has established the COVID-19 Rights to Recovery Program for those who test positive for the virus and have no access to sick days or other income during their recovery period.
There is no application process and the City will not ask or record any questions about citizenship or immigration status. To access the program, call the COVID Resource Center at (62) 217-6101.For more information, go to the EDD Coronavirus Assistance webpage and FAQ. The San Francisco Office of Workforce Development (OEWD) is providing guidance and assistance to employers affected by the current coronavirus outbreak. For more information, visit the OEWD Coronavirus Assistance webpage.
Employers are responsible for keeping their work environment safe and should refer to the latest San Francisco health orders and the California Department of Public Health health order for guidance. Businesses that must verify vaccination should follow proof of vaccination requirements (self-certifications are not allowed). CDF Labor Law LLP has convened a working group of lawyers across California to address employment-related issues that employers are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. San Francisco businesses should refer to this group for additional guidance.
