Los Angeles Countys Minimum Wage and Small Business

Los Angeles County’s Minimum Wage and Small Business Initiative Last revision 4. 17. 18

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Presenters Angel Rubio Compliance Officer, Wage Enforcement Program wagehelp@dcba. lacounty. gov • County’s minimum wage A-Z Belinda Banuelos Counselor, Office of Small Business BBanuelos@dcba. lacounty. gov • County resources to help you during wage increases

About DCBA Mission: To promote a fair and vibrant marketplace, we serve consumers, businesses, and communities through education, advocacy, and complaint resolution. • Established in 1976 • The DCBA’s Office of Small Business is dedicated to helping your business thrive • Enforces the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and supports businesses through the increases

Minimum Wage Overview

Minimum Wage Schedule Beginning January 1, 2022 and thereafter the County CEO: Will determine the adjusted rates based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), which will take effect July 1 of that year and publish a bulletin announcing the adjusted rates.

Which Employees Does This Apply To? Perform at least two hours of work in a week within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Includes: • full-time or part-time • on probation/training • non-profit organizations

Determining Unincorporated Areas Step-by-Step guide to determine what minimum wage applies to employees On a web browser open up the link below and have the address ready where the employee performs work. Website: http: //rrcc. lacounty. gov/Online. Districtmap App/ Under District/Precinct Map select from the drop down menu: District Map Look Up by Address

Unincorporated Areas Lookup Input the Street Number and the Street Name. Do not input “St. Ave. Blvd. W. N. etc. ” Then click Submit.

Unincorporated Areas Lookup (cont. ) It is important to select the correct address. There may be multiple locations with different cities. Make sure to completely read the entire address before selecting it. * Note: If the address doesn’t come up on the Registrar Recorder link, use either of the links below. q Referral Address Verification System: http: //egis 3. lacounty. gov/ravs/ q Regional Planning (Z-Net): http: //planning. lacounty. gov/znet

Unincorporated Areas Lookup (cont. ) Look for the 6 th bracket. If the work address is within: • Unincorporated area, • City of Los Angeles, • City of Santa Monica, • City of Pasadena or • City of Malibu then the minimum wage ordinance for that particular unincorporated area or city applies. Note: If address doesn’t fall within any of the areas listed on the left, the State of California minimum wage applies.

Employees Who Work at Multiple Sites • Employees who perform at least two or more hours in a particular week in unincorporated areas of the County are entitled to the County’s minimum wage. • Physical address of the employer is irrelevant. Wage is determined by where the work is being performed. • If employee does not perform work at the employer’s physical address, but performs work in unincorporated Los Angeles County, then the employer must provide those employees with copies of the required workplace postings.

Travel Time Travel time is not covered by the County’s ordinances if it: 1. Does not include employment-related or commercial stops in unincorporated areas; or 2. Includes stops in the unincorporated areas, but those stops are for the limited purpose of refueling or for the employee’s meals or personal errands.

Required Posting • If you don’t have a physical location within the unincorporated areas of the County, you must provide the notice each year to the employees who perform work in the unincorporated areas of L. A. County. • Must feature this in English, Spanish, and any other language you use to communicate to workers. • Available for free in multiple languages on our website • Printed at least legal size, 8 ½ x 14

Recordkeeping and Access Requirements Every employer must keep accurate and complete records for each employee for a period of four years. For purposes of monitoring compliance the employer must: • Allow the DCBA access to payroll records • Allow the DCBA to interview persons, including employees during normal business hours and • Cooperate with the DCBA investigators

What If an Employee Accuses Me of Not Paying the Correct Minimum Wage? The County’s Minimum Wage Ordinance and Minimum Wage Enforcement Ordinance are designed to ensure that all minimum wage complaints undergo a thorough investigation process. • Our investigation process will determine if a complaint is substantiated or unsubstantiated. • Each complaint is individually investigated and reviewed on case-by-case basis.

What the DCBA Investigates Los Angeles County’s Minimum Wage Enforcement Ordinance gives the DCBA the authority to enforce the provisions of the ordinance. This includes: • Unpaid Minimum Wages • Retaliation • Failure to Post • Failure to allow access to payroll records

Correction Order During an investigation, if a DCBA Wage Enforcement Investigator determines a violation of the wage ordinance has occurred, a correction order may be served to the Employer. The Correction Order will: • Identify the violations to be corrected, and • Give reasonable amount of time to correct the violation.

Wage Enforcement Order If these violations are not corrected in a timely manner then the DCBA will issue a Wage Enforcement Order and assess administrative fines. Wage orders are issued when there are substantiated violations of the County Minimum Wage Ordinance. The employer is required to post the Wage Enforcement Order in a conspicuous place within 24 hours of receipt.

You Can Contest a Wage Enforcement Order The employer, employee, or a third party may contest the WEO: 1. File a Request for Reconsideration (8. 101. 130 (A) lists requirements) with DCBA within 20 days from the day of service or posting of the wage enforcement order. 2. DCBA will issue a Reconsideration Determination within 20 days of receipt of the written reconsideration.

Things to Remember • We’re here to educate businesses so they are knowledgeable about what it takes to stay in compliance with the County’s minimum wage ordinance. • Anyone can file a claim, not just workers. • We’re here to support you to stay in compliance. • Contact us for questions: • 1 -800 -593 -8222 • wagehelp@dcba. lacounty. gov

Office of Small Business

DCBA’s Office of Small Business • Small Business Concierge One-stop shop for business owners in Los Angeles County. Offers help with obtaining necessary permits, funding for starting your business, counseling and more. • Small Business Certifications Registering and certifying small businesses, veteranowned businesses, and social enterprises. • Procurement Technical Assistance Center Workshops, trainings and more for small businesses who want to sell to local, state, and federal governments.

Small Business Initiative Overview • Workplace development, layoff aversion assistance • Business Incubator program to help start-ups/tech firms • Expedited plan checks for restaurants • Low-interest loans • Resource guide on our website

Grow Your Business: Sell to the County $1 BILLION in contracting opportunities available for certified local small businesses! Countywide goal through 2020 to get more contracts in the hands of small businesses. Save the date for next Contracting Connections event on May 3.

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Los Angeles County’s Business Registration Program • For businesses located in the unincorporated areas of L. A. County. • Help the County develop the new program. Tell us what you think and how we can best serve the needs of your business. Email Business. Registration@ttc. lacounty. gov

Thank You! Wage Enforcement Program Office of Small Business (800) 593 -8222 (323) 881 -3964 @LACo. Small. Biz @LACounty. DCBA