The City of Los Angeles’ Ordinance requiring a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers is no longer suspended, meaning the ordinance became effective on September 8, 2025. The referendum petition that had kept the new ordinance in suspension has failed due to insufficient signatures in support of the referendum.
Read MoreStaying ahead of shifting employment law is essential in 2025. From sweeping federal directives to localized state updates, workplaces must evolve to safeguard compliance and shield themselves from costly legal missteps. Here’s a clear, action-oriented breakdown of the most impactful changes affecting employers today.
Read MoreEmployers and employees should be aware that several California cities have recently increased their minimum wage on July 1, 2025. The state’s minimum wage increase applies to all employers regardless of its size and the number of people it employs. The state’s minimum wage is the least amount you may pay an employee for each hour of work. However, a city many set its own minimum wage that is higher than the state’s. In those cases, the higher minimum wage applies if you employ or work in a city with the higher minimum wage.
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