Santa Monica's Minimum Wage Law Increases and Paid Sick Leave Mandates
Santa Monica has implemented a minimum wage law that sets the general wage at $16.90 per hour, increasing to $17.27 in July 2024, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Hotel workers will see their wages rise from $19.73 to $20.32 per hour during the same period, in alignment with Los Angeles regulations. Additionally, the law mandates paid sick leave provisions for employees, enhancing worker rights and welfare in the city.