Living Wage Ordinance (LWO)
Bloomington's Living Wage Ordinance, effective January 1, 2006, requires covered employers to pay covered employees a living wage. For 2013 it is $11.85 an hour. Read these frequently asked questions about the Living Wage Ordinance or look below for specific information geared toward Bloomington Employees and Employers.
Living Wage Information For Employees
- Living Wage Flowchart (PDF 123.93 KB) See whether your employer is covered under the Living Wage Ordinance.
Questions
LWO Employees contact Barbara McKinney, Assistant City Attorney, 349-3429
Living Wage Information for Employers
- Frequently Asked Questions for LWO Employers
- LWO Frequently Asked Questions for Non-Profits
- Living Wage Flowchart (PDF 123.93 KB) Makes it easier to determine whether a business or nonprofit organization is covered by Bloomington's Living Wage Ordinance.
- Exemption Forms:
Questions
LWO Employers contact Danise Alano Martin, Economic and Sustainable Development Development Director,
349-3477
**Please note that some information about the living wage is time-sensitive and valid only through the 2013 calendar year. The wage is adjusted annually for inflation.