Minimum Wage in Riverside County, California

Riverside, California 92501

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Riverside, CA Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Riverside, CA?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

Riverside Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Riverside, California, is $16 an hour, the state minimum wage. However, cities in California are free to adopt their own higher minimum wage, and many have done so. To find out whether Riverside has passed its own minimum wage law since we last updated, visit the city's website at https://riversideca.gov/

Riverside County Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Riverside County is $16 an hour, the state minimum wage. However, cities and counties in California are free to adopt their own higher minimum wage, and dozens of cities and counties across the country have done so. To find out whether Riverside County has passed its own minimum wage law since we last updated, visit https://rivco.org/.

California Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in California is $16 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in The Golden State must be paid at least $16 an hour. 

Quite a few local governments in California have passed ordinances establishing a higher minimum wage. If you work in one of these cities or counties, you are entitled to earn the higher local minimum wage amount.

Learn more about California's minimum wage at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_minimumwage.htm

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Riverside, CA?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

California Tipped Minimum Wage

The tipped minimum wage in California is the same as the regular minimum wage: $16 an hour. Tips don't count against the employer's obligation to pay the minimum wage.

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Who Enforces Riverside, CA Minimum Wage Laws?

California Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about California's minimum wage, contact the

California Department of Industrial Relations

URL: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/

Phone: 844-522-6734

Find the address and phone number of the nearest office of the California Department of Industrial Relations at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DistrictOffices.htm.

 

Email: DLSE2@dir.ca.gov

How to File a Wage Claim in Riverside, CA

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Riverside, CA, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the California Department of Industrial Relations

You can find instructions and links to the forms to file a wage claim at the California Department of Industrial Relations website. 

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Get Help With Riverside, CA Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Riverside, CA Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Riverside, CA Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in California. Check with the California State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Riverside, CA. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Riverside, CA lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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