Oakland’s minimum wage to increase January 1, 2018
Oakland’s minimum wage is increasing on January 1, 2018. For business owners, minimum wage increases can present concern or a sense of uncertainty about how the change may impact…
Make Sure the Minimum Wage Increase Doesn’t Hurt Your Bottom Line
Earlier this year, Oakland saw a $3.25 increase in its minimum wage from $9 per hour to $12.25 per hour. While some business owners have been adjusting to this increase, it’s now time to prepare for another increase.
Who Else is Raising the Minimum Wage?
Small business owners are not the only people thinking about changes to the minimum wage. A few major corporations have made the choice to voluntarily raise their compensation levels for their lowest-paid workers.
Implementing the Minimum Wage: Resources for Borrowers
This week, the new minimum wage ordinance in Oakland went into effect. For more about the new laws and some tips about how to navigate the implementation process, check our our past blogs. Businesses across town are still working on all the systems and processes needed to comply with the law. Here are some resources to support you in that process:
The New Minimum Wage Mathematically Speaking
On March 2, the minimum wage increase in Oakland takes effect, and small business owners across the city are getting ready for the new regulation. Oakland will have the highest minimum wage in the country (though Emeryville is attempting to raise their minimum wage as high as $14/hour), and the discussion from small businesses about this increase has been mostly positive.
Mastering the Minimum Wage
To support our OBDC community through the transition we are offering a workshop titled “Mastering the New Minimum Wage”. This workshop will discuss:
Minimum Wage Rises and Small Businesses Weigh In
On March 2, the minimum wage increase in Oakland takes effect, and small business owners across the city are getting ready for the new regulation. Oakland will have the highest minimum wage in the country (though Emeryville is attempting to raise their minimum wage as high as $14/hour), and the discussion from small businesses about this increase has been mostly positive.