Category Archives: Wage & Hour Violations
Min. Wage Hikes Need to Be Backed by Enforcement Efforts, Some Say
Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco have been among the major U.S. cities to pass minimum wage increases, culling national attention and some criticism. While these hikes have generally been paced to occur over a few years, with some raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 by 2020, criticism from employers has… Read More »
Los Angeles City Approves $15/hr Minimum Wage
In a 14 to 1 vote, the Los Angeles City Council approved raising the minimum wage for city workers to $15 per hour. The increases will be done in stages until 2020. There are certain exemptions and implementation delays for non-profits and small businesses. If you have questions about the wage increases, contact a… Read More »
$15 per hour Minimum Wage?
There are current local and statewide efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. This week, the Los Angeles City Hall economic panel backed a proposal to increase the minimum wage from $9 per hour to $15 per hour. The proposal, which would make a slight increase every year until reaching $15… Read More »