NEARLY a dozen cities in one major US state will soon bump up their workers’ wages when a string of ordinances take effect on July 1.
As the new minimum wage rules roll out in the coming days, some Americans will see their hourly pay jump as high as $20.34 an hour.
July will bring with it a suite of laws in California, covering everything from school smartphone bans and gender‑neutral restrooms to higher local minimum wages.
The latter set of ordinances will have a big impact on millions of Californians across 11 cities.
At the beginning of this year, the statewide hourly minimum wage in the Golden State rose from $16.50 to $16.90 for all employers.
However, a number of cities and counties in California have local minimum wage ordinances that require companies to pay rates higher than the state’s pay floor.
When July 1 rolls around, nearly a dozen local governments will increase their hourly pay rates thanks to ordinances that adjust the minimum wage annually to match inflation and the rising cost of living.
For example, next month, residents in Alameda will see their pay floor increase from $17.46 an hour to $17.76, according to California Payroll.
Workers in Berkeley will have their minimum wage rates rise from $19.18 an hour to $19.61 an hour.
Meanwhile, those in Emeryville will see their hourly pay increase by 44 cents from $19.90 to $20.34.
These 11 cities will see their minimum wage jump on July 1:
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