This is a great to the point write-up on minimum wage details in California. Links to the original write-up mentioned below.
California has more complicated minimum wage laws than any other state. In 2020, twenty-eight cities and counties will have higher minimum wage rates than the state requires. We have created this guide for your convenience but strongly urge you to ensure your business is in compliance with any minimum wage laws that may apply by confirming with your local entity.
State Minimum Wage
Effective 1/1/2020
| Employer Size | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | 25 or Less Employees | $11.00 | $12.00 |
| 26 or More Employees | $12.00 | $13.00 | |
| Minimum Tipped Wage | 25 or Less Employees | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| 26 or More Employees | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Overtime Pay in California
The general overtime provisions are that a nonexempt employee must be paid at least one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked over eight hours in any workday or more than 40 hours in any workweek. Eight hours of labor constitutes a day’s work, and employment beyond eight hours in any workday or more than six days in any workweek requires the employee to be compensated for the overtime at not less than:
- One and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight hours up to and including 12 hours in any workday, and for the first eight hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek; and
- Double the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any workday and for all hours worked in excess of eight hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.
There are, however, a number of exemptions from the overtime law. There are also a number of exceptions to the general overtime law stated above. An “exception” means that overtime is paid to a certain classification of employees on a basis that differs from that stated above. To read more about Overtime in California please visit the California Department of Industry Relations website.
Exempt Employees and the Minimum Wage
Exempt employees in California generally earn a minimum salary of no less than twice the state minimum wage for full-time work. The increase in the state minimum wage will also cause an increase in the minimum salary requirement for exempt employees. To find out more information on Exempt employees in California, please visit the California Department of Industry Relations website.
City and County Minimum Wages (as of 12/11/18)
| Locality | Current Minimum Wage | Change | Effective Date of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | $13.50 | $15.00 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Belmont | $13.50 | $15.00 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Berkeley | $15.59 | TBA | Annually adjusted for inflation on July 1st |
| Cupertino | $15.00 | $15.35 | January 1st, 2020 |
| El Cerrito | $15.00 | $15.37 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Emeryville (Small employer 55 or Fewer) | $16.30 | TBA | Annually adjusted for inflation on July 1st |
| Emeryville (Large employer 56 or More | $16.30 | TBA | Annually adjusted for inflation on July 1st |
| Los Altos | $15.00 | $15.40 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Los Angeles (Small Employer 25 or Fewer) | $13.25 | $14.25 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Los Angeles (Large Employer 26 or More) | $14.25 | $15.00 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Los Angeles County (Small employer 25 or fewer) | $13.25 | $14.25 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Los Angeles County (Large employer 26 or More) | $14.25 | $15.00 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Malibu (Small Employer 25 or Fewer) | $13.25 | $14.25 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Malibu (Large Employer 26 or More) | $14.25 | $15.00 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Milpitas | $15.00 | TBA | July 1st, 2020 |
| Mountain View | $15.65 | $16.05 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Oakland | $13.80 | $14.14 | January 1st. 2020 |
| Palo Alto | $15.00 | $15.40 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Pasadena (Small Employer 25 or Fewer) and Non-profits | $13.25 | $14.25 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Pasadena (Large Employer 26 or More) | $14.25 | $15.00 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Redwood | $13.50 | $15.38 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Richmond | $15.00 | TBA | January 1st, 2020 |
| San Diego | $12.00 | $13.00 | January 1st, 2020 |
| San Francisco | $15.59 | TBA | Annually adjusted for inflation on July 1st |
| San Jose | $15.00 | $15.25 | January 1st, 2020 |
| San Leandro | $14.00 | $15.00 | Annually adjusted for inflation on July 1st |
| San Mateo – For-profits | $15.00 | $15.38 | January 1st, 2020 |
| San Mateo – Nonprofits | $13.50 | $15.38 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Santa Clara | $15.00 | $15.40 | January 1st, 2020 |
| Santa Monica (Small Employer 25 or Fewer) | $13.25 | $14.25 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Santa Monica (Large Employer 26 or More) | $14.25 | $15.00 | July 1st, 2020 |
| Sunnyvale | $15.65 | $16.05 | January 1st, 2019 |
Nothing in this article and/or information is intended or should be construed, as legal, tax or investment advice, or a legal opinion.
Written by Jessica Miles. First appeared in onpay.com
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