The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "Malibu Minimum Wage Ordinance."
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
The purpose of this chapter is to set a local minimum wage, avoid wage discrepancies between Malibu and its neighboring jurisdictions, keep Malibu competitive in the job market, help ensure that workers in Malibu are paid adequate living wages that keep pace with the rising cost of living, and prevent workers from leaving the city for higher paying jobs, which will also help reduce traffic trips.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
"Employee"
means any individual who:
1. 
In a particular week performs at least two hours of work within the city for an employer; and
2. 
Qualifies as an employee entitled to payment of a minimum wage from any employer under the California minimum wage law, as provided under Section 1197 of the California Labor Code and wage orders published by the California Industrial Welfare Commission.
"Employer"
means any person, as defined in Section 18 of the California Labor Code, including a corporate officer or executive, who directly or indirectly or through an agent or any other person, including through the services of a temporary service or staffing agency or similar entity, employs or exercises control over the wages, hours, or working conditions of any employee.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
A. 
For each hour worked within the city, an employer shall pay its employee no less than the hourly rates set forth below:
1. 
Employers with 26 or more employees shall pay employees a wage of no less than the following hourly rates:
a. 
On July 1, 2016, the hourly wage shall be $10.50;
b. 
On July 1, 2017, the hourly wage shall be $12;
c. 
On July 1, 2018, the hourly wage shall be $13.25;
d. 
On July 1, 2019, the hourly wage shall be $14.25;
e. 
On July 1, 2020, the hourly wage shall be $15.
2. 
Employers with 25 or fewer employees shall pay employees a wage of no less than the following hourly rates:
a. 
On July 1, 2017, the hourly wage shall be $10.50;
b. 
On July 1, 2018, the hourly wage shall be $12;
c. 
On July 1, 2019, the hourly wage shall be $13.25;
d. 
On July 1, 2020, the hourly wage shall be $14.25;
e. 
On July 1, 2021, the hourly wage shall be $15.
3. 
Beginning on July 1, 2022, the minimum wage shall increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles metropolitan area (Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA), which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Beginning in 2022, and continuing each year thereafter, on January 1st the city manager shall determine the adjusted rates which shall take effect on July 1st of that year and publish a bulletin announcing the adjusted rates.
B. 
For purposes of this section, the number of employees employed by an employer shall be determined by the average number of employees employed during the previous calendar year.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
No employer shall discharge, reduce in compensation, or otherwise discriminate against any employee for opposing any practice proscribed by this chapter, for participating in proceedings related to this chapter, for seeking to enforce his or her rights provided under this chapter by any lawful means, or for otherwise asserting rights under this chapter.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
Any purported waiver by an employee of any or all of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
A. 
Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any power or duty in conflict with any state or federal law.
B. 
This chapter provides for payment of a local minimum wage and shall not be construed to preempt or otherwise limit or affect the applicability of any other law, regulation, requirement, policy, or standard that provides for payment of higher or supplemental wages or benefits, or that extends other protections.
(Ord. 404 §1, 2016)
The city manager or designee, shall be responsible for administration of this chapter which may include public education and outreach, promulgating guidelines and rules consistent with the provisions of this chapter, and enforcing this chapter consistent with Chapter 1.16 of the Malibu Municipal Code. Guidelines and rules promulgated by the city manager, or designee, pursuant to the authority provided under this chapter shall have the force and effect of law and may be relied upon by employers, employees, and other parties to determine their rights and responsibilities under this chapter.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as limiting any employee's right to obtain relief to which he or she may be entitled at law or in equity.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)
The following persons and entities are exempt from the city of Malibu Minimum Wage Ordinance:
A. 
Any person not subject to, or exempt from, the state minimum wage, as provided under Section 1197 of the California Labor Code and wage orders published by the California Industrial Welfare Commission; and
B. 
Public entities, including state, federal, and county, including school districts, but not including the city.
(Ord. 404 § 1, 2016)