This ordinance shall be known as the "Minimum Wage Ordinance."

The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and welfare. It does this by requiring that employees are compensated by their employers or respective subcontractors in such a manner as to enable and facilitate their individual self-reliance within the City of Berkeley. (Ord. 7505-NS § 1 (part), 2016: Ord. 7352-NS § 1 (part), 2014)