File a wage claim and learn about labor rights. Report labor law violations. File a retaliation or discrimination complaint. You may call 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636), or visit the office nearest you – search by alphabetical listing of cities, locations, and communities.
Alongside establishing a first-in-the nation Fast Food Council, the state raised the minimum wage for California fast food workers to $20/hour effective April 1, 2024. The $20 minimum wage represents a $4 increase, making it the largest minimum wage increase in recent U.S. history.
California cities with the highest minimum wage in 2024 Emeryville. After the new amount went into effect on July 1, Emeryville has become the city with the highest minimum wage in California, with a rate of $19.36 per hour. West Hollywood. Mountain View. Berkeley and San Francisco. Sunnyvale.
Local Exceptions Minimum WageTipped Wage Alameda $17.00 $17.00 Belmont $18.30 $18.30 Berkeley $18.67 $18.67 Burlingame $17.43 $17.4347 more rows
All workers have rights on the job. In California, workers are protected by labor laws. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Once you are hired, you have rights.
On July 1, 2019, the minimum wage increased to $13.50 per hour for all employees and employers, regardless of size. On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage increased to $15.00 per hour for all employees and employers. On July 1, 2022, the minimum wage increased to $15.75 per hour for all employees and employers.
How to Win a Wage Claim in California Understand Your Rights. Document Hours and Wages. Review Employment Agreements and Policies. File a Wage Claim. Provide Supporting Documentation. Cooperate with the DLSE Investigation. Attend a Conference or Wage Claim Hearing. Seek Legal Advice:
File a wage claim and learn about labor rights. Report labor law violations. File a retaliation or discrimination complaint. You may call 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636), or visit the office nearest you – search by alphabetical listing of cities, locations, and communities.
You can file your claim by email, mail or in person, download a claim form, complete and print it, attach applicable documents and mail to the Labor Commissioner's Office.
Local Exceptions Minimum WageTipped Wage Alameda $17.00 $17.00 Belmont $18.30 $18.30 Berkeley $18.67 $18.67 Burlingame $17.43 $17.4347 more rows