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.

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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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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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LA COUNTY COVID-19 VACCINE PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE

Private Employers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are required to provide paid leave for Employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine injections.

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LA COUNTY TEMPORARY HERO PAY ORDINANCE

Some workers in the unincorporated areas of the county earned $5 an hour in “Hero Pay’ due to COVID-19, in addition to their base wages from February 26 to June 25, 2021.

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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Lancaster Branch Office Open for In-Person Service. DCBA Staff Available on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lancaster Library 601 W. Lancaster Blvd.

DCBA Lancaster Branch Office Reopens for In-Person Service

 DCBA Lancaster Branch Office Reopens for In-Person Service 1000 587 Consumer & Business

Services available Thursdays and Fridays The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs has reopened its branch office location at the Lancaster Library. DCBA staff will be available to provide service and answer your questions on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library is located at 601 West Lancaster…

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Wage Investigation Results in Settlement for Underpaid Essential Restaurant Workers

 Wage Investigation Results in Settlement for Underpaid Essential Restaurant Workers 1000 588 Consumer & Business

The Los Angeles County Office of Labor Equity, within the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), announced the completion of the largest settlement since the County’s Minimum Wage Ordinance went into effect in 2016. The settlement involves allegations of wage violations over four years affecting 309 employees at two independently owned and operated Wingstop…

Honest Work, Fair Pay. As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County is $16.90 per hour worked.

Minimum Wage in Unincorporated L.A. County Increases to $16.90 Per Hour

 Minimum Wage in Unincorporated L.A. County Increases to $16.90 Per Hour 1000 586 Consumer & Business

As of July 1, 2023, the Los Angeles County minimum wage has increased to $16.90 per hour across the unincorporated areas of the County. This wage rate applies to workers who perform at least two hours of work per week in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. To determine whether a workplace is in Unincorporated…

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