Cities/States that require Commuter Benefits
Last updated: October 3, 2026
Certain regions require you to setup a commuter benefits policy. Here is the list:
Region | Employee threshold | Notes / caveats |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco, CA | 20+ employees nationwide | Counts full-time, part-time, and temporary workers. Benefit applies to covered employees averaging 10+ hours/week working in SF in the previous month. |
Bay Area, CA — regional program | 50+ full-time employees across Bay Area worksites | Full-time means 30+ hours/week; benefits generally cover employees working 20+ hours/week. Seasonal/temporary and field-worker exclusions apply. Registration is required. |
Berkeley, CA | 10+ employees | Applies to businesses based in Berkeley or with local offices/outlets; includes eligible part-time workers averaging 10+ hours/week. |
Richmond, CA | 10+ employees companywide | Applies to registered Richmond businesses. Covered employees average 10+ hours/week in Richmond over a 90-day period. Employees outside Richmond count toward employer size. |
New Jersey — statewide | 20+ employees | Applies to employers in New Jersey; not limited to full-time employees. The law includes specific collective-bargaining transition and federal-employee exceptions. |
New York City | 20+ full-time, non-union employees working in NYC | Full-time means 30+ hours/week averaged over four weeks, with some work in NYC. Counts across NY |