This is a reminder to all employers conducting business in Los Angeles that effective July 1, 2018, minimum wage will increase from $12 to $13.25 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees, and will increase from $10.50 to $12 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees.

The California minimum wage remains $11 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees, and $10.50 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees.  The California minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2019 to $12 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $11 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees.

Employers should ensure that they are complying with the minimum wage requirements and should consult with Hill, Farrer & Burrill employment attorneys if they have any questions regarding whether the July 1, 2018 minimum wage increase applies to them.