Wage & Hour
City of Los Angeles minimum wage takes effect July 1, 2026
Local Wage Watch · May 17, 2026
New rate: $17.87/hr (projected CPI adjustment)
CA statewide minimum for fast-food workers at qualifying chains is $20/hr — verify which applies.
Action: update payroll, post the new required notice, and verify tip-credit math if applicable.
Source: Local Wage Watch · View original →
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