Improving Safety and Labor Standards in County Parks

In March 2026, the County adopted an updated ordinance to strengthen safety and labor standards for high-impact events at County parks. The ordinance establishes a $25 minimum hourly wage for entertainment workers, requires safety certifications, and authorizes OLSE to investigate complaints, issue penalties, and conduct compliance outreach.

These protections apply to technicians, stagehands, and other event workers hired through subcontractors for qualifying events held on County-owned and leased park property.

Safety

All riggers, stagehands, and high voltage electrician roles must be performed by certified professionals with the OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) certifications required by California Labor Code, commencing with Section 9250

Labor

All workers in the roles that require OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and/or ETCP are required to be paid a minimum hourly rate of $25 plus either:

(1) - an ERISA healthcare plan, or

(2) - a fringe additional hourly wage of $5.55, bringing the minimum hourly rate to $30.55 for workers without an ERISA healthcare plan 

If you believe any of the safety or labor standards outlined are not being followed, please contact the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards & Enforcement to ask questions or file a complaint.