Description
2026 Oakland, California Complete Local Ordinance Supplemental Poster
The Oakland, California Complete Local Ordinance Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center combines important Oakland workplace notices into one convenient supplemental poster for employers with employees working within the City of Oakland.
Effective January 1, 2026, the Oakland minimum wage is $17.34 per hour. Oakland's local employment requirements under Measure FF also address paid sick leave and service charges collected by hospitality employers.
The Oakland Minimum Wage Ordinance generally applies to employers with employees who perform two or more hours of work in a particular week within Oakland. Covered employees earn paid sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, subject to applicable accrual limits and ordinance requirements.
Hospitality employers that collect service charges may also be required to distribute those charges to the employees who performed the applicable service. Employers should review Oakland's current ordinance and official guidance to determine which local requirements apply to their workforce and business operations.
This supplemental poster does not replace applicable California state, federal, Oakland hotel-worker, City-contractor, or other 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.
Oakland Complete Local Ordinance Poster Specifications
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Designed as a supplemental local workplace poster
Oakland Workplace Information Included
- City of Oakland Minimum Wage Notice
- Current local minimum wage rate
- Paid sick leave information
- Hospitality service charge requirements
- Employee rights and retaliation protections
- Employer responsibility information
- Complaint and enforcement information
Oakland Local Labor Law Poster FAQs
What is the Oakland minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the Oakland minimum wage is $17.34 per hour for covered employees.
Who is covered by the Oakland minimum wage ordinance?
The ordinance generally applies to employers with employees who perform two or more hours of work in a particular week within the City of Oakland. Employers should review the City's official guidance to determine whether specific employees or exemptions apply.
Does Oakland require paid sick leave?
Yes. Covered employees generally accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, subject to the applicable accrual caps and requirements established by Oakland law.
What are Oakland's service charge requirements?
Hospitality employers that collect a service charge may be required to pay the full amount of the service charge to the employees who provided the service for which the charge was collected.
Where should the Oakland labor law notice be displayed?
Covered employers must post the required Oakland workplace notice in a location where employees can readily see and read it. Employers must also provide written notification of applicable minimum wage law provisions to employees as required by the ordinance.
Does Oakland have a separate minimum wage for hotel workers?
Yes. Oakland maintains separate hotel-worker minimum wage and working-condition requirements for covered hotels. Employers in the hotel industry should review the separate rules that apply to hotel workers.
Do Oakland City contractors have separate labor requirements?
Yes. Employers performing work under covered City of Oakland contracts may be subject to separate Living Wage requirements and contractor-specific workplace notices.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The Oakland Complete Local Ordinance Supplemental Poster provides local 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 Oakland minimum wage adjusted?
Oakland adjusts its minimum wage annually based on changes in the applicable regional Consumer Price Index, with the updated rate taking effect each January 1.
