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Minimum Wage - Administrative and Enforcement Related

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1. Who in the City is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the San Jose Minimum Wage Ordinance?

The City’s Office of Equality Assurance is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Their phone number is 408-535-8430. Their minimum wage e-mail address is: SJMWO@sanjoseca.gov

2. What are the Minimum Wage Ordinance administrative and enforcement responsibilities of the City?

The City’s Office of Equality Assurance is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The Office of Equality Assurance will accept reports of suspected violations and investigate suspected violations where there appears to be a reasonable basis for the complaint.

As appropriate, the Office of Equality Assurance may:

(1) Issue administrative citations and compliance orders;
(2) File a lawsuit in court; and
(3) Seek reimbursement of City’s administrative costs of enforcement.

3. What remedies are available to persons harmed by a violation of the Minimum Wage Ordinance?

Remedies available to persons harmed by a violation of the Minimum Wage Ordinance include:

(1) Right to sue in court to enforce the wage requirement;
(2) Award of back wages;
(3) Civil penalties in the amount of $50.00 per day to each employee harmed; and
(4) Recovery of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.