Description
2026 San Jose, California Local Ordinance Supplemental Poster
The San Jose, California Local Ordinance Supplemental Poster from Labor Law Compliance Center provides important local workplace notices for covered employers with employees working within the City of San Jose.
Effective January 1, 2026, the San Jose minimum wage is $18.45 per hour. The ordinance generally applies to employees who perform two or more hours of work per week within the geographic boundaries of San Jose.
San Jose also maintains an Opportunity to Work Ordinance that establishes additional requirements for certain employers regarding offering additional work hours to qualified existing employees before hiring new employees or using temporary workers. Covered employers should review the ordinance and applicable posting requirements.
The local workplace notices provide information about minimum wage, employer responsibilities, employee rights, retaliation protections, recordkeeping, complaint procedures, enforcement, and applicable Opportunity to Work requirements.
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.
San Jose Local Ordinance Poster Specifications
- Full color
- Laminated with high-quality laminate
- Designed as a supplemental local workplace poster
San Jose Workplace Notices Included
- City of San Jose Minimum Wage Notice
- Current local minimum wage rate
- Employee rights and retaliation protections
- Employer recordkeeping and responsibility information
- Complaint and enforcement information
- San Jose Opportunity to Work Ordinance information
San Jose Local Labor Law Poster FAQs
What is the San Jose minimum wage for 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the San Jose minimum wage is $18.45 per hour for covered employees.
Who is covered by the San Jose minimum wage ordinance?
The ordinance generally applies to employees who perform two or more hours of work per week within the geographic boundaries of San Jose. Employers should review the City ordinance and official guidance to determine whether particular employees are covered.
Where should the San Jose minimum wage notice be displayed?
Covered employers must post the official San Jose minimum wage notice in a workplace location where employees can readily see and read it.
Do tips count toward the San Jose minimum wage?
No. Tips do not count toward the San Jose minimum wage and may not be used to reduce an employer's obligation to pay the applicable local hourly rate.
What records must San Jose employers keep?
Covered employers must document employee hours worked and retain applicable records for four years. Employers must also provide each employee with the employer's name, address, and telephone number at the time of hire.
Are employees protected from retaliation?
Yes. Employees are protected from retaliation for exercising rights under the San Jose Minimum Wage Ordinance, including filing a complaint or raising concerns about payment of the applicable local minimum wage.
What is the San Jose Opportunity to Work Ordinance?
The Opportunity to Work Ordinance requires certain covered employers to offer additional work hours to qualified existing employees before hiring new employees or using certain temporary workers, subject to the requirements and exceptions established by the City.
Does this poster replace my California labor law poster?
No. The San Jose Local Ordinance Supplemental Poster provides local workplace notices 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 San Jose minimum wage adjusted?
San Jose adjusts its minimum wage annually based on changes in the applicable Consumer Price Index, with the updated rate taking effect each January 1.
Additional Information
State: |
California |
Municipality: |
San Jose |
Dimensions: |
17 x 11 in |
