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LA Delays $30 Hotel Minimum Wage Until 2030

The Los Angeles City Council has officially delayed the implementation of the 'Olympic Wage' ordinance, pushing back the $30 hourly minimum wage for hotel workers to 2030.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Prepare for long-term labor cost increases as the $30 hourly wage target moves from 2028 to 2030
  2. 2Review the 'Olympic Wage' ordinance details which aim to adjust hospitality pay ahead of major international events like the 2028 Olympics
  3. 3Monitor local legislative shifts as hotel owners and trade groups successfully lobbied for a more sustainable implementation timeline

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Source: Hotel Dive

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