The Foraker Group

On July 1, 2025,  the minimum wage increased to $13 per hour, following the approval of Ballot Measure 1. Under this same measure, the minimum wage will continue to rise, reaching $14 per hour in 2026 and $15 per hour in 2027.

Additionally, beginning July 1, 2025, employers who do not already have a paid time off policy that meets the elements of the ballot measure are required to provide paid sick leave. If an employer has 15 or more employees, each employee can accrue up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year. If the employer has fewer than 15 employees, each employee can accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.

Ballot Measure 1 Regulations have been published along with an updated FAQ from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Do you have questions about how to implement the new requirements? Contact our HR specialists for support.