Covered Employers are only required to make Health Care Expenditures for their Covered Employees. Which employees are Covered Employees?

An employee is covered by the HCSO if s/he works for a Covered Employer and:

1. Is entitled to be paid the minimum wage;
2. Has been employed by his or her employer for at least 90 calendar days;
3. Performs at least 8 hours of work per week within the geographic boundaries of San Francisco (not just full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week need to be covered); and
4. Is not an exempt employee, which includes employees who –
   1. Voluntarily waive their right.
   2. Qualify as managers, supervisors, or confidential employees AND earn more than the applicable salary exemption amount:
      2017 – $95,101 (annual), $45.72 (hourly) (includes commissions and piece rate wages, but does not include overtime wages, gifts, or most bonuses.).
   3. Are covered by Medicare or TRICARE.
   4. Are employed by a non-profit corporation for up to one year as trainees in a bona fide training program consistent with federal law.
   5. Receive health care benefits pursuant to the San Francisco Health Care Accountability Ordinance (HCAO).