Perspective
Oct. 22, 2014
Layoffs, litigation likely after wage hike
Raising the minimum wage will inevitably lead to mass layoffs, which will inevitably lead to litigation. By Lara Shortz
On Oct. 1, the Los Angeles City Council's Economic Development Committee gave final approval to increase the minimum wage to $15.37 per hour for hotels with 300 or more rooms by July 1, 2015, and for hotels with 125 or more rooms by July 1, 2016. This sweeping spike in hospitality wages will affect thousands of hotel employees throughout the city. Hotel owners, employees and labor groups have been vocal and contentious regarding their respectiv...
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