FAQ: Oakland's Minimum Wage Law

In November 2014, Oakland voters passed Measure FF, which established the city minimum wage, required sick leave, and required payment of service charges to hospitality workers.

Summary

The law (Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 5.92) applies employers with employees who work 2 or more hours in a week. The requirements are:

  • City Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2025: $16.89 per hour.
  • Sick Leave Rate: 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
  • Hospitality Employers that collect "service charges" must pay these to employees who rendered the service.

Regulations

Employers must post and give written notification of the Minimum Wage Law's provisions to each current employee and to each new employee at the time of hire.

In some cases, notice must be given in languages other than English. To assist with this notification, the City provides the following poster in multiple languages. Click on the button above to see all current posters.

Please note: Employers are prohibited from discharging, reducing compensation or otherwise discriminating against any person who makes a complaint under the ordinance.

Employer Tools & Resources

Request City Assistance

For business owners who need a referral to a service provider for additional assistance with the new employment law or general business technical assistance, please contact the City of Oakland's Business Assistance Center by phone (510) 238-7952 or email oaklandbac@oaklandca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Download Minimum Wage Posters for Employers

Current posters needed for employers to post in the appropriate place of employment.

Updates

  1. Measure FF: Effective January 1, 2025, the Oakland Minimum Wage Rate goes up to $16.89 per hour.
  2. Measure Z: Effective January 1, 2025, the Oakland Hotel Minimum Wage Rate goes up to $18.36 per hour (with Health Benefits), and $24.48 per hour (without Health Benefits)

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