The Department enforces the Council's policies that stimulate the fair and equitable involvement of Oakland Businesses, Workers, and Residents. The right to be paid the minimum wage and accept gratuities (tips).Here, we explore recent California labor laws and regulations that every hospitality business owner and manager should understand. Oakland, California Passes Ballot Measure Targeting Hotel Employers and Creating New Enforcement Mechanisms for EmploymentRelated Ordinances. Department of Industrial Relations amends and republishes the minimum wage and meals and lodging credits in the Industrial Welfare. Many cities across the state have implemented employment regulations for the industry. Here are some of the ordinances employers need to know. Under OMC Section 5.93. 060, hotel employees who assert their right to receive the City's hotel minimum wage are protected from retaliation. "City" shall mean the City of Oakland.