10 CALIFORNIA CITIES HAVE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES GOING INTO EFFECT ON JULY 1st!

June 29, 2021 by Jennifer Kaiser

With all of the COVID-related changes impacting employers in California, here’s a friendly reminder that 10 cities have local minimum wage increases going into effect on July 1^st. Please keep in mind the dollar amounts reflected below do not include special “hero pay” ordinances that are still in effect in several locations.

Berkeley – $16.32/hour
Emeryville – $17.13
Fremont – $15.25/hour (26 or more employees), $15.00/hour (1-25 employees)
Los Angeles City – $15.00/hour
Los Angeles Unincorporated Areas of County – $15.00/hour
Malibu – $15.00/hour
Milpitas – $15.65/hour
Pasadena – $15.00/hour
San Francisco – $16.32/hour
Santa Monica – $15.00/hour

Although these changes impact nonexempt workers in these areas, the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees is based on the state’s set minimum wage and will remain the same through the end of the year. The minimum salary threshold is currently $58,240/year (26 or more employees) or $54,080 (1-25 employees).

We empathize with all of the regulations employers must keep tabs on. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any questions whatsoever.