LA COUNTY WILDFIRE RECOVERY RESOURCES

Businesses of all sizes impacted by the LA County Wildfires can apply for SBA disaster assistance to help pay for rebuilding and recovery costs at SBA.gov. Additional local, state, and federal, recovery resources can be found at recovery.lacounty.gov.

LA COUNTY MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE

Whether you are a worker or an employer, we’re here to help your find the resources you need. Click “For Workers” to learn more about the County’s minimum wage law and how to get help if you are not paid the correct minimum wage for work done in Unincorporated LA County. Click “For Employers” to learn more about how to stay in compliance with minimum wage laws.

FOR WORKERS
FOR EMPLOYERS

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Learn More about Our Services and How We Can Help

You can reach our skilled counselors Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
(800) 593-8222 or via email at wagehelp@dcba.lacounty.gov.

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SANTA MONICA MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE

DCBA enforces Santa Monica’s ordinance which consists of a minimum wage, paid sick leave, service charges, first-time worker, and enforcement provisions.

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W. HOLLYWOOD MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE

DCBA enforces the minimum wage ordinance in the City of West Hollywood. It includes guaranteed leave provisions. Wage increases each year on July 1.

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LA COUNTY HEALTH & SAFETY ANTI-RETALIATION

Your employer cannot retaliate or discriminate against you if you complain or provide information about workplace violations of public health laws and rules.

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FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE FOR EMPLOYERS

Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers provides equitable protections for people with criminal history seeking job opportunities.

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FAIR WORKWEEK ORDINANCE

Fair Workweek Ordinance for Employers ensures scheduling and other protections for workers at large retail businesses in unincorporated LA County.

PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

LA County employers must post a notice which provides help and services to the victims of slavery and human trafficking. Businesses must also provide training to its new and existing employees to help recognize signs of human trafficking.

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