Description
2026 Berkeley, California Multi-Ordinance Supplemental Poster
The Berkeley, California Multi-Ordinance Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center combines important Berkeley workplace notices into one convenient supplemental poster for employers with employees working within the City of Berkeley.
Effective July 1, 2026, the Berkeley minimum wage is $19.61 per hour. The local minimum wage generally applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work within the geographic limits of Berkeley, regardless of where the employer is located or where the employee lives.
Berkeley also maintains local workplace requirements covering paid sick leave, fair scheduling, and employee requests for flexible or predictable work arrangements. Employers should review each ordinance to determine which requirements apply to their workforce and business operations.
The Berkeley Paid Sick Leave Ordinance generally provides one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Small employers with fewer than 25 employees may cap accrual and annual use at 48 hours, while employers with 25 or more employees may cap accrual at 72 hours.
Berkeley's Fair Workweek Ordinance establishes scheduling protections for employees of covered employers, including advance notice of work schedules, protections related to last-minute schedule changes, rest between certain shifts, and opportunities for existing part-time employees to receive additional available hours.
This supplemental poster does not replace applicable California state, federal, Berkeley Living Wage, or other local workplace postings. Employers should review all requirements that apply to their employees, industry, contracts, and work locations.
For additional California workplace posting options, visit our California Labor Law Posters page or browse our California City & Local Ordinance Labor Law Posters.
Berkeley Multi-Ordinance Poster Specifications
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Designed as a supplemental local workplace poster
Berkeley Workplace Notices Included
- City of Berkeley Minimum Wage Notice
- Current local minimum wage rate
- Berkeley Paid Sick Leave Ordinance information
- Family Friendly and Environment Friendly Workplace Ordinance information
- Berkeley Fair Workweek Ordinance information
- Employee rights and retaliation protections
- Employer responsibility and enforcement information
Berkeley Local Labor Law Poster FAQs
What is the Berkeley minimum wage for 2026?
Effective July 1, 2026, the Berkeley minimum wage is $19.61 per hour for covered employees.
Who is covered by the Berkeley minimum wage ordinance?
The Berkeley minimum wage generally applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work within the geographic limits of Berkeley. The standard applies to both for-profit and nonprofit employers.
Can tips count toward the Berkeley minimum wage?
No. Tips and gratuities may not be used to reduce an employer's obligation to pay the applicable Berkeley minimum wage.
Does Berkeley require paid sick leave?
Yes. Covered employees generally earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Accrual and use limits can vary based on employer size.
What is the Berkeley Family Friendly and Environment Friendly Workplace Ordinance?
The ordinance gives qualifying employees the right to request flexible or predictable work arrangements. Covered employers must consider qualifying requests and respond in writing as required by the ordinance.
What is the Berkeley Fair Workweek Ordinance?
The Fair Workweek Ordinance establishes scheduling protections for employees of covered employers, including advance notice of schedules, protections related to certain schedule changes, rest between shifts, and opportunities for existing part-time employees to receive additional available hours.
Where should Berkeley workplace notices be displayed?
Covered employers must post applicable Berkeley workplace notices in locations where employees can easily see and read them.
Does every Berkeley employer have the same local requirements?
No. Coverage can vary depending on employer size, industry, workforce, contract status, and the specific ordinance involved. Employers should review each Berkeley ordinance that may apply to their organization.
Does this poster include the Berkeley Living Wage Ordinance?
No. Berkeley's Living Wage Ordinance applies to certain covered employers and arrangements with the City and should be reviewed separately from the general Berkeley minimum wage and other local workplace requirements.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The Berkeley Multi-Ordinance Supplemental Poster provides city-specific workplace information and does not replace required California state or federal labor law postings.
How often does the local minimum wage change?
Local minimum wage rates may change annually or on another schedule established by the applicable city or county ordinance. Employers should review current local requirements and replace outdated notices when necessary. You can also review our City Minimum Wage History for past and current local minimum wage information.
How is the Berkeley minimum wage adjusted?
Berkeley adjusts its minimum wage each July 1 based on the prior calendar year's increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area.
