January 1, 2021 - California Minimum Wage Increase

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A reminder to all employers (and employees) in California. As of January 1, 2021, the Statewide minimum wage will increase to $13.00 for employers with twenty-five or less employees and $14.00 for employers with at least 26 employees, in addition to additional increases set by local ordinance.

Here is the full schedule for minimum wage increases:

Schedule for California Minimum Wage rate 2017-2023.

DateMinimum Wage for Employers with 25 Employees or LessMinimum Wage for Employers with 26 Employees or More
January 1, 2017$10.00/hour$10.50/hour
January 1, 2018$10.50/hour$11.00/hour
January 1, 2019$11.00/hour$12.00/hour
January 1, 2020$12.00/hour$13.00/hour
January 1, 2021$13.00/hour$14.00/hour
January 1, 2022$14.00/hour$15.00/hour
January 1, 2023$15.00/hour

If you have an overtime or wage dispute with your current or former employer, please contact the Law Offices of Devon K. Roepcke today.