Executive Summary

Coverage:  Employers with employees working in California.

Effective Date:  Beginning July 1, 2014.

Overview:  The law increases the state’s hourly minimum wage rate from $8.00 an hour up to $10.00 an hour by January 1, 2016. The rate increase takes effect in two stages: a $1.00 increase on July 1, 2014 to $9.00 an hour, and another $1.00 increase on January 1, 2016 to $10.00 an hour. The last time California increased its minimum wage was on January 1, 2007.

Action Required:  Consult your Human Resource Business Partner as needed.

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 The District's minimum wage has increased beginning July 1, 2014. Future federal minimum wage increases may affect the actual amount of the District's minimum wage, outlined below.