Category: Local Ordinances
San Francisco Reduces a Paid Parental Leave Eligibility Requirement
In August 2026, San Francisco amended its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO) to lower the length of service requirement for employee eligibility from 180 days…
San Francisco Expands Fair Chance Ordinance, Adds Greater Protections and Increased Penalties
Updated (August 20, 2026): San Francisco has now updated its required Fair Chance Ordinance Notice Poster (Dated: August 2026). Effective August 10, 2026, San Francisco…
California Local Minimum Wage Increases for July 1, 2026
On July 1, multiple cities and counties will implement their local minimum wage rate increases. California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions (including remote…
Los Angeles City Revises Wage and Health Benefits Requirements for Hotel, Airport Workers
On May 26, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council voted to amend its hotel and airport worker minimum wage ordinance, which was originally adopted in…
Annual Reporting Form for San Francisco Employers Due May 1, 2026
San Francisco’s annual reporting season is here once again! By May 1, 2026, employers covered by San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or Fair…
Costa Mesa Adopts Self-Checkout Staffing Ordinance
On February 17, 2026, the City of Costa Mesa adopted a new ordinance implementing self-service checkout staffing requirements in certain retail settings. The ordinance will…
Remember: Los Angeles County Hotel Workers Protection Ordinance Starts April 1, 2026
Covered Los Angeles County hotel employers need to be prepared for a new ordinance taking effect on April 1, 2026, except for the Public Housekeeping…
California Local Minimum Wage Rates Increases Starting January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, many California cities and counties are raising their local minimum wage rates. California employers should review the local minimum wage for…
Los Angeles County Adopts Hotel Workers Protection Ordinance
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance (HWPO) designed to increase workplace safety protections, establish workload limitations and…
City of San Diego Raises Wages for Certain Hospitality Employees
The San Diego City Council recently adopted the Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance that will increase the pay for employees who work at hotels, event centers…
