7/21/16
Voters in the city of San Diego supported a ballot measure that imposes a citywide minimum wage and also requires employers to provide paid sick leave. The ordinance is now in effect while an implementing ordinance (“IO”) amending the sick leave requirements remains pending. While the IO requires a second read before it is effective, the City Council has set July 11, 2016 as the effective date for employers to comply with the ordinance’s original requirements. This communication summarizes the current ordinance and highlights changes and clarification provided by the IO.