MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023
As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage for the City of Los Angeles will increase by $0.74 to $16.78 for all employees covered by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Specifically, those employees who perform at least two hours of work for an employer within the geographic boundary of the City of Los Angeles are entitled to earn the minimum wage. The Ordinance applies to all employers who are subject to the City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance, including non-profits, regardless of size.
Additionally, as of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage for the County of Los Angeles will be $16.90 for all employees covered by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Specifically, those employees who perform at least two hours of work for an employer within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are entitled to earn the minimum wage. Employers are required to pay the minimum wage set forth above for all hours worked, regardless of immigration or work status. Employers are required to post the attached Official Notices, which include the current minimum wage rate, in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site where an employee works. These notices must be posted in English and any other language spoken by at least five percent of the employees at the workplace or jobsite.
By: Luiza Manuelian, Esq.
