Title
Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve the minimum wage increase for the County of El Dorado from $15.50 to $16.00, effective the pay period containing January 1, 2024; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 190-2023 to increase salaries of certain classifications impacted by the minimum wage increase.
FUNDING: Various.
Body
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On April 4, 2016, the Governor of California signed legislation raising the minimum wage for all industries (Senate Bill 3, amending section 1182.12 of the California Labor Code). Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16.00 per hour. The Department of Human Resources is recommending salary increases to meet the minimum threshold for the following classifications:
• Elections Worker - EH
• General Trainee - EH
• Park Operations Assistant
• River Instructor - EH
• Student Intern - EH
• Student Intern Grad/Law - EH
• Student Intern Post Doc- EH
• Student Intern Undergrad - EH
• Transportation Officer - EH
ALTERNATIVES
In order to comply with the abovementioned Senate Bill, there is no alternative.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The annual fiscal impact for classifications is approximately $8,800.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Upon Board approval, please provide a copy of the fully executed Resolution to Heather Andersen in Human Resources.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources