Minimum Wage Alert: Are You Being Cheated Out of Your Pay? New California Rates Effective July 1, 2025
If you’re working in California, it’s time to take a hard look at your paycheck. As of July 1, 2025, dozens of cities and counties across the state have raised their minimum wage—some topping $20 an hour. If your employer isn’t following these laws, they’re breaking them—and you may be entitled to serious back pay and penalties.
Here’s what you should be getting paid at minimum—anything less is a violation of local law:
San Francisco & Emeryville: $19.90/hour
Berkeley: $19.18/hour
City of Los Angeles: $17.87/hour
Los Angeles County (Unincorporated): $17.81/hour
Santa Monica: $17.81/hour
Pasadena: $18.04/hour
Milpitas: $18.20/hour
Fremont: $17.75/hour
West Hollywood (Hotel Workers): $20.22/hour
Note: Hotel workers in West Hollywood are set to earn $21.01/hour, and legislation may push wages for hotel workers in Los Angeles and Santa Monica to $22.50/hour in the near future.
Fast Food Workers Must Be Paid $20/hour
Under Assembly Bill 1228, fast food workers employed by chains with 60 or more locations nationwide must be paid at least $20/hour as of April 1, 2024. If you're earning less, that’s a clear violation of California labor law.
Are You Being Underpaid?
You may be entitled to compensation if any of the following apply:
You’re paid less than your city’s legal minimum wage
You work in fast food and earn under $20/hour
You’re a hotel worker not receiving the updated rates
You’ve been misclassified as an independent contractor
Your employer hasn’t adjusted your pay after legal updates
WorkRight Law, APC Can Help
We represent workers—not employers. With nearly two decades of experience, we help California employees recover unpaid wages, penalties, and interest when labor laws are violated.
Consultations Are Free and Confidential
If you suspect your rights are being violated, talk to us. There’s no cost to find out if you have a case—and it could mean thousands of dollars back in your pocket.
Contact us today:
Phone: (562) 760-8803
Website: www.WorkRightLaw.com
Don’t let your employer keep what you’ve earned. Know your rights—and take action.
