Description
2026 Los Altos, California Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster
The Los Altos, California Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center provides important local minimum wage and employee-rights information for covered employers with employees working within the City of Los Altos.
Effective January 1, 2026, the Los Altos minimum wage is $18.70 per hour. The ordinance generally applies to adult and minor employees who perform two or more hours of work per week within Los Altos. Tips are not included in the required hourly minimum wage.
Los Altos also provides a Workers: Know Your Rights notice that explains employee protections under the local minimum wage ordinance, including retaliation protections, complaint procedures, and enforcement information.
Covered employers should display the required Los Altos minimum wage and worker-rights notices in workplace locations where employees can easily see and read them.
This supplemental poster does not replace applicable California state, federal, or other local workplace postings. Employers should review all posting requirements that apply to their employees 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.
Los Altos Minimum Wage Poster Specifications
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Designed as a supplemental local workplace poster
Los Altos Workplace Notices Included
- City of Los Altos Minimum Wage Notice
- Los Altos Workers: Know Your Rights Notice
- Current local minimum wage rate
- Employee coverage information
- Employee rights information
- Retaliation protections
- Complaint and enforcement information
Los Altos Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Los Altos minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the Los Altos minimum wage is $18.70 per hour for covered employees.
Who is covered by the Los Altos minimum wage ordinance?
The ordinance generally applies to adult and minor employees who perform two or more hours of work per week within Los Altos.
Can tips count toward the Los Altos minimum wage?
No. Tips are not included in the required Los Altos minimum wage and may not be used to reduce the employer's obligation to pay the applicable hourly rate.
What notices must Los Altos employers post?
Covered employers should display the current Los Altos Minimum Wage Notice and Workers: Know Your Rights notice where employees can easily see and read them.
Are employees protected from retaliation?
Yes. Employees who exercise rights under the Los Altos Minimum Wage Ordinance are protected from retaliation, including retaliation related to requesting payment of the applicable minimum wage or filing a complaint.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The Los Altos Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster is a local workplace notice 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 Los Altos minimum wage adjusted?
Los Altos adjusts its minimum wage annually based on changes in the Bay Area Consumer Price Index, with the updated rate taking effect each January 1.
What languages are available for Los Altos minimum wage notices?
The City currently provides its minimum wage and Workers: Know Your Rights notices in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Additional Information
State: |
California |
Municipality: |
Los Altos |
Dimensions: |
18 x 24 in |
