Last Updated: June 18, 2026
Employers in multiple states and local jurisdictions have minimum wage notice updates effective July 1, 2026, requiring existing posters to be replaced with the updated versions. These updates affect businesses with employees in several key locations, including several major California cities, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Cook County, Montgomery County, and various cities and counties with local workplace posting requirements.
If your business operates in any of the affected jurisdictions, it is important to review your current labor law posters and replace outdated notices by the required effective date. Updated workplace posters help ensure employees have access to the most current information regarding minimum wage rates, employee rights, wage and hour laws, paid leave requirements, and other state or local labor law notices.
What Changed
The following jurisdictions have issued updated minimum wage notices or labor law postings effective July 1, 2026:
California — Local Jurisdictions
This is not an exhaustive list, and employers should review applicable state and local regulations to confirm all posting requirements for each location where they have employees.
| Jurisdiction | Notice / Poster | Current Rate | New Rate | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | Minimum Wage Official Notice | $17.46/hour | $17.76/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Berkeley | Minimum Wage / Local Labor Standards Notice | $19.18/hour | $19.61/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Emeryville | Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave Notice | $19.90/hour | $20.34/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Fremont | Minimum Wage Bulletin | $17.75/hour | $18.05/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026; must be posted in top five languages spoken locally |
| Glendale | Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Notice / Wage Chart | $22.50/hour (hotels with 60+ rooms) | $25.00/hour (hotels with 60+ rooms) | Hotel worker minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Long Beach | Hotel Worker Hourly Rate / Measure RW Bulletin | $25.00/hour | $26.50/hour | Hotel worker rate increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Los Angeles — City | Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Leave Official Notice | $17.87/hour | $18.42/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Los Angeles — City | Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (CHMWO) Notice | $22.50/hour (hotels with 60+ rooms) |
$25.00/hour with health benefits $33.15/hour without health benefits |
Revised 2026 CHMWO notice required; health benefit payment of $4.25/hour also effective July 1, 2026 |
| Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas) | Minimum Wage Ordinance Workplace Poster | $17.81/hour | $18.47/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Malibu | Minimum Wage Poster | $17.27/hour | $17.91/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Milpitas | Minimum Wage Official Notice | $18.20/hour | $18.50/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Pasadena | Minimum Wage Official Notice | $18.04/hour | $18.57/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| San Diego | Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance Official Notice | $17.75/hour |
$19.00/hour (hotels/amusement parks) $21.06/hour (event centers) |
Covered hospitality employers must post official notice and provide written notice to employees on July 1, 2026 and to all new hires going forward |
| San Francisco | Minimum Wage Ordinance Poster | $19.18/hour |
$19.61/hour Government-supported employee rate: $17.35/hour |
Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Santa Monica | Legal Notice — Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, Service Charge Law | $17.81/hour | $18.47/hour | Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; must be posted in at least English and Spanish |
| Santa Monica | Hotel Worker Living Wage Notice | $22.50/hour | $25.00/hour | Hotel worker rate increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| West Hollywood | Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Notice | $20.22/hour | $20.87/hour | Hotel worker minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 |
Businesses with employees in multiple states or local jurisdictions should pay close attention to these mid-year updates, as local minimum wage and workplace notice requirements can vary significantly by city, county, and state. Keeping labor law posters current helps reduce compliance risk, supports employee awareness, and ensures required notices are properly displayed where employees can easily access them.
Other Jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Notice / Poster | Current Rate | New Rate | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. |
Minimum Wage Poster Living Wage Act Poster |
$17.95/hour Tipped Worker $10.00/hr |
$18.40/hr (non-tipped) Tipped Worker $10.30/hr |
Minimum wage and living wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Chicago, IL |
Chicago Labor Laws Public Notice Fair Workweek Notice |
$16.60/hour (non-tipped) Tipped worker $12.62/hr |
$17.05/hr (non-tipped) Tipped worker $12.96/hr |
Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 Updated Fair Workweek notice required effective July 1, 2026 |
| Cook County, IL |
Minimum Wage Ordinance Notice to Employees |
$15.00/hour (non-tipped); Tipped worker $9.00/hr |
$15.40/hr (non-tipped) Tipped worker $9.25/hr |
Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
| Montgomery County, MD | Minimum Wage Notice / Rate Notice |
Large (51+ EEs): $17.65/hr; Mid-size (11-50 EEs): $16.00/hr; Small (10 or fewer EEs): $15.50/hr |
Large (51+ EEs): $18.00/hour Mid-size (11-50 EEs): $16.50/hr Small (10 or fewer EEs): $15.95/hr |
Minimum wage increase effective July 1, 2026 |
Local municipalities not listed are either not expected to issue notices or have not announced any at the time of posting. Should this change, they will be added to the list above promptly.
Key Details Included in the Notice
Depending on the jurisdiction, updated notices for July 1, 2026 include the following:
- The new minimum wage rate and the effective date
- Separate tipped employee wage rates where applicable (D.C., Chicago, Cook County)
- Industry-specific rates for hotel workers and hospitality employers (Glendale, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Monica, West Hollywood)
- Paid sick leave information where combined on the same posting (Emeryville, Los Angeles, Santa Monica)
- Health benefit supplement requirements for covered hotel employers in Los Angeles (CHMWO)
- Employer size tier breakdowns affecting applicable rates (Montgomery County)
- Multi-language posting requirements (Fremont, Santa Monica)
- Employee notification requirements in addition to posting (San Diego Hospitality)
- Government-supported employee wage tier information (San Francisco)
- Living wage rate information (Washington, D.C.)
Where Can I Find More Information?
- All In One Poster Company is the leading provider of labor law and safety posters for all 50 states in the USA. Our website: www.allinoneposters.com
- For official government sources, each jurisdiction's labor or workforce standards office maintains current posting requirements. If you have questions about which posters apply to your business, our team is here to help.
- This is not an exhaustive list, and employers should review applicable state and local regulations to confirm all posting requirements for each location where they have employees.
- CLICK HERE to see other additional requirement based on your city, county, or industry.
