24-Living Wage Ordinance 6-27-2025.pdf

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LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE

Unless otherwise exempt in accordance with the provisions of the Living Wage Ordinance, Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.37 et seq., as amended from time to time (the “LWO”), (i) contractors under service contracts primarily for the furnishing of services to or for the City and that involve an expenditure or receipt in excess of $25,000 and a contract term of at least three (3) months, (ii) certain lessees and licensees of City property, and (iii) certain recipients of City financial assistance, shall comply with the provisions of the LWO.

Generally, the LWO requirements include, among other things : (i) Wages: employers shall pay its employees a wage of no less than the hourly rates set under the LWO; and (ii) Compensated Days Off: employers shall provide at least twelve (12) compensated days off per year for sick leave, vacation or personal necessity at the employee’s request, and employers shall also permit its employees to take at least an additional ten (10) days a year of uncompensated time to be used for sick leave for the illness of the employee or a member of his or her immediate family where the employee has exhausted his or her compensated days off for that year.

For “Airport Employees,” the living wage rate, effective July 1, 2025, is $19.87 per hour. Additionally, in accordance with Section 10.37.3(a) of the LWO, the health benefits are to be adjusted consistent with Section 10.37.2(a). Consequently, the health benefits will increase to $6.09 per hour or $25.96 per hour without health benefits.

Compliance with LWO does not require any form to be submitted with the bid/proposal, however, if the Bidders/Proposers believe that they meet the qualifications for one of the LWO Statutory Exemptions (Collective bargaining agreement with supersession language or Occupational license; 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organizations or One-Person Contractors; Small Business (for lessees and licensees only)), they shall submit with their bid/proposal one of the exemption forms along with supporting documents.

Once the contract is executed, the contractor is required to complete and submit the following forms:

• Employee Information Form

• Subcontractor Information Form

All the forms pertaining to LWO compliance are available at:

https://bca.lacity.org/LWO%20Printable%20Forms. Please follow the instructions on the forms for completion and submittal. If you have questions about LWO compliance at LAWA, please contact us at 424-646-5380 or procurementrequriements@lawa.org.

For the most current LWO rates, rules and regulations, please visit the Department of Public Works’ website at http://bca.lacity.org or contact the Bureau of Contract Administration, Office of Contract Compliance, 1149 S. Broadway St., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90015; phone: (213) 847-1922, and fax: (213) 847-2777.

http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_OCCExemption_Application.pdf http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_OCCExemption_Application.pdf http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_OCCExemption_Application.pdf http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_Departmental_Exemption_Application.pdf http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_Departmental_Exemption_Application.pdf http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_Small_Business_Exemption_Application.pdf http://www.lawa.org/uploadedFiles/LAWA/pdf/LWO_Small_Business_Exemption_Application.pdf https://bca.lacity.org/LWO%20Printable%20Forms https://bca.lacity.org/LWO%20Printable%20Forms https://bca.lacity.org/LWO%20Printable%20Forms mailto:procurementrequriements@lawa.org http://bca.lacity.org/

Rev: 06/25

City of Los Angeles

CALIFORNIA

KAREN BASS

MAYOR

CURRENT AND PRIOR LIVING WAGE RATES FOR AIRPORT EMPLOYEES

EFFECTIVE DATES CASH WAGE + HEALTH BENEFITS (HB) FULL CASH WAGE*

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 $19.87 + $6.09 per hour in HB** $25.96 per hour

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 $19.28 + $5.95 per hour in HB $25.23 per hour

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 $18.78 + $5.95 per hour in HB $24.73 per hour

July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 $18.04 + $5.77 per hour in HB $23.81 per hour

July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 $17.00 + $5.67 per hour in HB $22.67 per hour

July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 $16.50 + $5.55 per hour in HB $22.05 per hour

July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 $15.25 + $5.34 per hour in HB $20.59 per hour

July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 $13.75 + $5.24 per hour in HB $18.99 per hour

July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 $12.08 + $5.18 per hour in HB $17.26 per hour

Oct 5, 2016 - June 30, 2017 $11.68 + $5.05 per hour in HB $16.73 per hour

July 1, 2016 – Oct 4, 2016 $11.27 + $4.91 per hour in HB $16.18 per hour *The “Full Cash Wage” is the wage rate that employees must receive if their employer does not provide them with health benefits.

** A referendum petition was filed against the ordinance amending the Living Wage Ordinance (Council File #14-1371-S13).

As a result, the amendment to the Living Wage Ordinance is suspended until such time the City Clerk determines whether the referendum petition is Sufficient. If the City Clerk determines the referendum petition is Sufficient, the amendment will remain suspended until further notice. However, if the City Clerk determines the referendum petition is Insufficient, the day following the Clerk's determination the cash rate will be $22.50 per hour and the health benefit will be $7.65 per hour. (Amended Sections 10.37.2(a)(2)(i)(b) and 10.37.2(a)(2)(ii)(b) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code). The status of the Referendum Against Ordinance #188610 may be found here.

For additional information or assistance, call:

City of Los Angeles

Department of Public Works Bureau of Contract Administration

Office of Contract Compliance 1149 S. Broadway Street, Suite 300

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Email: bca.eeoe@lacity.org https://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk-services/elections/petition-and-measure-info/petition-status