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flag A Los Angeles hotel wage law raised pay to $30/hour by 2028, causing 650 job losses and industry strain since 2025.

flag A Los Angeles law raising hotel worker wages to $30 per hour by 2028 has led to about 650 job losses—6% of industry positions—since it took effect in September 2025, according to the Hotel Association of Los Angeles. flag Employers report reduced hours, canceled training programs, stalled construction, and higher prices, with many blaming the policy for making labor unaffordable. flag The ordinance, intended to help low-income workers, is now seen by critics as harming the very people it aims to assist, particularly entry-level employees.

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