Fair Workweek Ordinance

The Fair Workweek Ordinance became effective July 1, 2017. From July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 the City implemented a “soft launch” of the ordinance. Full enforcement of the Fair Workweek Ordinance, including all penalties and fines for violations, began on January 1, 2018.

Covered Employers under this Ordinance

Retail Firms with 56 or more employees globally, and Fast Food Firms with 56 or more globally and 20 or more employees in Emeryville.

General Resources

• Fair Workweek (Amended) Signed Ordinance(PDF, 1MB)
• Fair Workweek Signed Ordinance(PDF, 7MB)
• Fair Workweek Final Regulations(PDF, 5MB)
• Fair Workweek FAQ(PDF, 244KB)
• Predictability Pay Structure(PDF, 182KB)

Employer Resources

• Fair Workweek Poster(PDF, 142KB)
  • Fair Workweek Poster (Spanish)(PDF, 147KB)
  • Fair Workweek Poster (Chinese)(PDF, 206KB)
  • Fair Workweek Poster (Farsi)(PDF, 276KB)
• Final Draft Fair Workweek Notice for Employees(PDF, 185KB)
  • Final Draft Fair Workweek Notice for Employees (Chinese)(PDF, 310KB)
  • Final Draft Fair Workweek Notice for Employees (Farsi)(PDF, 205KB)
• Sample Advance Notice Form(PDF, 116KB)
• Sample Good Faith Estimate Form(PDF, 135KB)

Submit a complaint via email or in person using this form:

• Fair Workweek Employee Complaint Form(PDF, 316KB)

Ordinance Background

Ordinance Highlights (outline of specific ordinance provisions)(PDF, 142KB)

 (PDF, 142KB)City Council meeting materials:

• May 17, 2016 Study Session Staff Report(PDF, 270KB)
• May 17, 2016 Meeting Video
• August 16, 2016 Study Session Staff Report(PDF, 231KB)
• August 16, 2016 Meeting Video
• October 18, 2016 First Reading Staff Report(PDF, 227KB)
• October 18, 2016 Meeting Video
• November 1, 2016 Second Reading Staff Report(PDF, 248KB)
• November 1, 2016 Meeting Video

Contact Us

If you have any further questions or require assistance please email fairworkweek@emeryville.org.