SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Starting on Jan. 1, people who work within the city limits of San Diego will see the hourly minimum wage go up from $17.25 to $17.75.
- The video above explains the history of the minimum wage in the U.S.
The city made the announcement on Monday, saying the increase is in accordance with the Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance approved by voters in 2016. The ordinance applies to all industries and businesses within the geographical boundaries of San Diego.
Under the ordinance, employees will also continue to earn sick leave, which may be used for one’s own medical care or to care for another family member. However, employers can limit the use of earned sick leave to 40 hours in a benefit year.
San Diego’s minimum wage is higher than California’s, which will increase to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1.
The city’s minimum wage has gone up each year since 2019 with amounts depending on the cost of living as determined by the Consumer Price Index.
The new minimum wage will take effect on Jan. 1 for employees who work at least two hours in one or more weeks of the year, according to the city.
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