You should be making $ 14.25 or $ 15 an hour since last July 1 under the Los Angeles County Minimum Wage Ordinance
Los Angeles County wages increased on July 1.
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From the July 1, 2020 the new hourly minimum wage went into effect in the city of Los Angeles and the California Labor Commissioner Lilia García-Brower, urged people to report any violation of their rights regardless of their immigration status.
The Los Angeles County Minimum Wage Ordinance Effective since 2016, it established annual increases for five consecutive years for employers with less than 25 employees and those with more than 26 on the payroll.
The county has an increase calendar different from the state and only applies to the city of Los Angeles and unincorporated areas.
In the 2016 ordinance it was established that Countywide employers must pay, as of July 1, 2020, a total of $ 14.25 an hour if they have fewer than 25 employees and $ 15 an hour when they have 26 workers or more.
The labor commissioner of California, Lilia García-Brower, assured that the increase is a right that all workers have regardless of your immigration status. Including part-time ones, those who are on trial or training and who work at least two hours in a week within an unincorporated area of the Los Angeles County.
The local #minimumwage just increased for thousands of #California workers around the greater #LosAngeles and #BayArea. Wondering if a local law applies you?
Check out the @UCBLaborCenter Inventory of US City and County Minimum Wage Ordinances: https://t.co/aL821VpwGw– CA_Labor_Commissioner (@CA_LaborCommr) July 2, 2020
In addition, García-Brower assured that Employees must demand their rights without fear of retaliation and explained how they should report violations or breach of the ordinance.
Stating constancy
The stable ordinance that as a worker you have the right to file a complaint with the Labor Commission for violations of the minimum wage payment. And you also have the right to sue any employer who violates the established in said ordinance.
The Department advises that before filing a complaint of noncompliance, Talk to your employer about the issue and then, document and send in writing to your boss or employer what was discussed, the response you got from them and if he suffered any retaliation for having demanded it.
Retaliation against a worker can manifest itself in reduction of hours, dismissals, discrimination, threats to contact immigration, shift changes or long working hours and can be reported by calling 800.593.8222.
You can also fill out a complaint online at https://dcba.lacounty.gov/workers/
