BUSINESS

Reminder: New Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1

July 5, 2017

Effective July 1, the minimum wage is increasing in the following states and localities:

Maryland: $9.25 per hour
Oregon: $10.25 per hour ($11.25 per hour in the Portland metropolitan area; $10.00 per hour in nonurban counties)
Los Angeles, CA: $12.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees; $10.50 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees
San Francisco, CA: $14.00 per hour
San Jose, CA: $12.00 per hour
District of Columbia: $12.50 per hour ($3.33 per hour for tipped employees)

Note: Additional minimum wage rates may apply for tipped employees and in metropolitan areas. Be sure to comply with any local wage requirements that apply to your business.