Description
2026 Palo Alto, California Minimum Wage Supplemental Poster
The Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto.
Effective January 1, 2026, the Palo Alto minimum wage is $18.70 per hour. The ordinance generally applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work per week within the geographic boundaries of Palo Alto.
Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto notices in workplace locations where employees can easily see and read them. Employers are also responsible for translating the notice into languages spoken by 5% or more of their employees when applicable.
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.
Palo Alto Minimum Wage Poster Specifications
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Designed as a supplemental local workplace poster
Palo Alto Workplace Notices Included
- City of Palo Alto Minimum Wage Notice
- Palo Alto Workers: Know Your Rights Notice
- Current local minimum wage rate
- Employee rights information
- Retaliation protections
- Complaint and enforcement information
Palo Alto Minimum Wage Poster FAQs
What is the Palo Alto minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the Palo Alto minimum wage is $18.70 per hour for covered employees.
Who is covered by the Palo Alto minimum wage ordinance?
The ordinance generally applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work per week within the geographic boundaries of Palo Alto. Employers should review the City ordinance and official guidance to determine whether specific employees are covered.
What notices must Palo Alto employers display?
Covered employers should display the City's current Minimum Wage Notice and applicable Workers: Know Your Rights information where employees can easily see and read it.
Are employees protected from retaliation?
Yes. Employees who exercise rights under the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance are protected from retaliation, including retaliation related to requesting payment of the applicable minimum wage or filing a complaint.
Does Palo Alto require notices in additional languages?
Employers are responsible for translating the required notice into languages spoken by 5% or more of their employees when applicable.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto minimum wage adjusted?
Palo Alto adjusts its minimum wage each January 1 based on changes in the Bay Area Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Additional Information
State: |
California |
Municipality: |
Palo Alto |
Dimensions: |
8.5 x 11 in |
