LA County Minimum Wage To Increase To $15.96 Per Hour Starting July 1

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will increase to $15.96 an hour as of July 1, the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs announced Tuesday.

The rate is a 6.4% increase from the current $15/hour minimum wage.

“A healthy local economy means support for both labor and industry,” Rafael Carbajal, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, said in a statement. “This wage adjustment is in line with the spirit of the ordinance to ensure that wages keep pace with inflation and support a stable workforce. We will ensure that workers in unincorporated L.A. County are protected and aware of the updated minimum wage, and we will work with our sister departments to support employers that may need assistance with information, compliance, and access to resources.”

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