Many impoverished residents, despite working full-time, earn too little to cover bare necessities such as safe housing, healthy food, adequate clothing, and basic medical care. With each year, the cost of living in the County rises while real wages for the lowest income County residents stagnate or fail to keep pace.

This ordinance amends Title 8 – Consumer Protection, Business and Wage Regulations of the Los Angeles County Code, relating to the enforcement of the Los Angeles County Minimum Wage Ordinance.