LA Hotels hit by largest job losses in a decade as 'Olympic Wage' mandates bite, data shows

Los Angeles hotels are experiencing the largest job losses in a decade, with a 1.7% workforce decline in December 2025 compared to the prior year, attributed to aggressive minimum wage mandates. The city's hotel-specific wage requirement of $22.50 an hour, part of the 'Olympic Wage' ordinance, coincides with economic stagnation and industry struggles.