California - Palo Alto Announces Increase to Minimum Wage for 2023

Palo Alto, California has announced that the city’s minimum wage will increase. 

The Details:

The Palo Alto minimum wage will increase from $16.45 hour to $17.30 per hour effective January 1, 2023. The minimum wage requirement applies to all employees who work two hours per week within Palo Alto.

Note: California does not allow the use of a tip credit when paying tipped employees.

Next Steps:

Effective January 1, 2023, all Palo Alto employers must pay their employees who work two hours per week within the city at least $17.30 per hour. Employers should also post an up-to-date minimum wage notice in the workplace, which may be found here.

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