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◆ State Notice · Starts Jan. 1

California Is Raising the Minimum Salary for Salaried Workers

Salaried employees must earn at least $72,384 a year starting January 1. Check your payroll now.

What's happening

California is raising the minimum pay for salaried employees who don't get overtime. Beginning January 1, 2027, an employee must earn an annual salary of at least $72,384 to meet the salary threshold for exemption. Employees must also meet the job-duties test for their exemption.

Why the salary rule is the real change

The state hourly minimum goes to $17.40 on January 1, but the City of Los Angeles is already higher: its minimum wage rose from $17.87 to $18.42 an hour on July 1, 2026. For Hollywood businesses, the salary threshold is what changes.

Who it affects: Any business with salaried managers or office staff.
2027 Wage Announcement LA Office of Wage Standards
Sources: California Department of Industrial Relations · City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards
County Notice · Feedback Due Nov. 6

LA County Plans to Raise Public Health Permit Fees

Restaurants, markets and other businesses with a County public health permit may see higher fees as soon as mid-December. Share your feedback by November 6.

The County Department of Public Health hasn't changed its permit, plan check and service fees since 2018 and says they no longer cover the cost of its inspections and services. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider the proposed changes on November 17, 2026. If approved, the new fees would take effect about 30 days later, in mid-December.

What it means for your bill: 2026–27 permit billing is already done. If your annual permit fee goes up, you'll get a supplemental invoice for the increase this fiscal year. If it goes down, you'll get a credit on your 2027–28 permit bill.

Who it affects: Businesses with a County public health permit, including restaurants and other retail food, mobile food, body art, cannabis, pools, rental housing and more.
Feedback survey closesNov 6
Board of SupervisorsNov 17
New fees take effect, if approvedMid-Dec
Featured Classes & Series

Learning Calendar

A select set of free classes and series to help Hollywood small businesses grow.

We're featuring select series from PACE Business Development Center and its partners. Each card shows who's hosting and every session date. For a complete view of PACE's full calendar of workshops, click the link below. Full calendar →
Wed
4
Nov
+1 more
Branding · 2-Part Series
Build a Brand People Remember: From Brand Strategy to Elevator Pitch
Hosted by PACE Business Development Center
Learn how positioning, storytelling and emotional connection help customers remember your business, then build a pitch that explains what you do in under a minute.
  • Wed, Nov 411:00 AM to 12:00 PMAnatomy of a Brand People Care About
  • Thu, Nov 511:00 AM to 12:00 PMAnatomy of an Elevator Pitch
Zoom · One registration covers both sessions. Register
Thu
5
Nov
+3 more
Marketing · 4-Part Series
Put Your Marketing into Action
Hosted by Harmony 3 Productions
A four-part series on turning your marketing plan into results, from your game plan and email to LinkedIn and video.
  • Thu, Nov 51:00 PM to 2:00 PMPlan It, Grow It: Your Marketing Game Plan
  • Thu, Nov 191:00 PM to 2:00 PMFrom Open to Action: Smarter Email Marketing
  • Thu, Dec 31:00 PM to 2:00 PMLinkedIn Strategies That Get Results
  • Thu, Dec 171:00 PM to 2:00 PMVideo That Sells: Simple Ways to Shine on Camera
Zoom · One registration covers all four sessions. Register View Flyer
Tue
10
Nov
Legal Clinic
Trademark Clinic for Small Businesses
Hosted by Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Learn how trademark searches and registration work, with a chance to meet one-on-one with an attorney about your logo or brand.
  • Tue, Nov 1011:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Zoom · Includes a one-on-one attorney meeting. Register View Flyer

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Featured from PACE Business Development Center listings on October 28, 2026. Details subject to change; each registration page has the latest.