Coverage of jobs in San Francisco focuses on hiring and layoffs, employment trends and the bargaining power of the local workforce. Reporting tracks changes to the labor market as they affect workers across the city.
Ripple Labs and founder Chris Larsen propose extending the free downtown office space the San Francisco Police Department uses for its investigation center.
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Do you think private donors should fund local police surveillance programs?
The spouse of a man killed at a San Francisco clinic filed a lawsuit alleging city negligence regarding workplace safety.
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Do you trust the long-term stability of the tech industry given recent layoff announcements?
CEO Dan O'Connell announced the workforce reduction in a post shared on LinkedIn.
The pre-application proposes 538 homes, including 41 deed-restricted affordable units, at 501 Brannan Street.
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Should cities allow commercial startup residency programs to occupy older residential buildings in your area?
The startup incubator program secured three sites in San Francisco previously caught in a major city legal dispute.
Regular subjects here include monthly employment reports, major workforce reductions, minimum wage adjustments and hiring surges. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal fluctuations in service and technology hiring patterns often shape the rhythm of the local market. Regulatory changes regarding wage and contract standards remain a frequent driver of public discussion.
