May 1, 2026
Contact: LA County DCBA Communications
(213) 332-6497;Â communications@dcba.lacounty.gov
DCBA Salutes Los Angeles County Workers on International Workers’ Day
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, led by Board Chair Hilda L. Solis, has proclaimed May 1 as International Workers’ Day in Los Angeles County. In recognition, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is highlighting its ongoing efforts to protect workers’ rights, fighting wage theft, and preventing exploitation, while promoting fair and equitable workplaces across the County.
DCBA has proudly stood with workers in LA County since 1976 and reaffirms its mandate to stand on the front line of worker protection. Today, DCBA drives that work through its Office of Labor Equity (OLE) by enforcing new worker protection ordinances and helping shape policy that supports fair and equitable workplaces.
OLE enforces several LA County worker protection ordinances, including:
- The Minimum Wage Ordinance in Unincorporated LA County, which will increase to $18.47 an hour, on July 1, 2026,
- The new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance & the Workplace Know Your Rights Act,
- The Fair Workweek Ordinance,
- The Public Health Retaliation Ordinance, and
- The LA County Fair Chance Ordinance
“On International Workers’ Day, Los Angeles County stands with the workers who are the backbone of our communities and our economy,” said Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “Every worker deserves dignity, fair pay, and a safe workplace, and we are committed to making sure those rights are not just promised but enforced. Through the work of DCBA and our Office of Labor Equity, we are strengthening protections, holding violators accountable, and advancing justice for workers across our County.”
“Every worker in LA County is entitled to a safe workplace and fair pay for their work,” said Rafael Carbajal, Director of DCBA. “On International Workers’ Day and every day, we reaffirm our commitment to enforcing the County’s worker protection ordinances with every available tool in our toolkit while working with employers to ensure compliance.”
Despite much progress, there is still much work to be done for LA County workers. Labor trafficking, exploitative labor practices particularly affecting immigrant communities, and persistent pay gaps continue to impact workers across Los Angeles County.
OLE supports LA County’s efforts to combat labor and human trafficking through required training for employers and raising public awareness about exploitation and what it looks like. In 2025, DCBA released a six-minute video titled “After the Disaster: Know the Signs of Human Trafficking,” to inform the public on how traffickers often exploit workers in the immediate aftermath of disasters.
To learn more about how DCBA’s Office of Labor Equity is helping workers every day, visit workers.lacounty.gov. If you believe you are not being paid the correct minimum wage or your employer is not following LA County worker protection laws, contact DCBA at 800-593-8222 or email wagehelp@dcba.lacounty.gov.
For 50 years, the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has worked to level the playing field for consumers, tenants, workers, and immigrant communities across LA County. Whether combating fraud, enforcing worker protections, expanding access to justice, or strengthening financial resilience, DCBA serves as a trusted voice and advocate for those who need it most. Learn more at dcba.lacounty.gov or call (800) 593-8222.