LOS ANGELES — Higher minimum wages took effect Tuesday in multiple California cities and counties, raising pay for workers in jurisdictions with local ordinances that exceed the state's $16.90 hourly rate.
The increases, effective July 1, apply to employers in specific localities and vary by location. They follow the statewide minimum wage adjustment to $16.90 per hour that took effect on Jan. 1.
Among the changes:
- Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas): $18.47 per hour.
- City of Los Angeles: $18.42 per hour.
- San Francisco: $19.61 per hour.
- Berkeley: $19.61 per hour.
- Emeryville: $20.34 per hour.
Other localities including Pasadena, Santa Monica, Fremont, Alameda, Malibu and Milpitas also implemented increases, according to announcements from local governments and labor law analyses.
Some sectors face additional hikes. Certain healthcare facilities saw rates rise to as high as $25 per hour for large hospitals, while hospitality workers in select cities, including hotels, are subject to industry-specific minimums.
California's Department of Industrial Relations sets the statewide floor, but local ordinances in dozens of jurisdictions require higher pay where applicable. Employers must comply with the highest rate that applies to their workers' locations.
No immediate statewide reaction from officials was available, though business groups have previously noted the need for payroll adjustments to ensure compliance.
The story is developing as employers implement the changes and monitor enforcement.
