The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has enacted a new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance, applicable to hotel employers in unincorporated areas of the county.
Effective April 1, 2026, the ordinance requires hotel employers, including contractors, to provide personal security devices known as panic buttons at no cost to employees working alone in guest rooms or restrooms. It also introduces limits on workload. Hotels with fewer than 40 rooms must not assign more than 4,500 square feet of cleaning per eight-hour shift, while those with 40 or more rooms are capped at 3,500 square feet. Exceeding these limits results in double pay for the additional work. Restrictions also apply to the number of rooms cleaned after guest departures.
Training requirements take effect on October 1, 2026. Employers must offer public housekeeping training through certified organizations.
Hotels may request waivers if compliance would lead to significant workforce reductions or closures. Employers must review and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the ordinance.