California can now proudly claim the city with the nation’s highest minimum wage, as West Hollywood mandates a minimum pay rate of $19.08 per hour for all workers. Fox 11 reports that this increase applies to employers with 50 employees or fewer, who previously paid $17, while larger employers had to pay $17.50, and hotel employers paid $18.35.
Effective June 30, 2024, this new Los Angeles minimum wage rate will rise further with the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) adjustment. It’s worth noting that earlier this year, California raised its minimum wage to $15.50 per hour for all sizes of employers.
As of January 1, 2023, only Washington, D.C., with a minimum wage of $16.50, and Washington state, at $15.74, have higher minimum pay rates than California, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
Moreover, California legislators introduced a groundbreaking proposal earlier this year, pushing for a $25 minimum hourly pay exclusively for healthcare workers and support staff within the state.
If you have concerns about wage and hour violations or other employer-related issues, do not hesitate to contact Labor Law Advocates. Ensuring fair treatment and just wages is vital for a thriving workforce.
