Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
For an employee to be exempt from overtime under California law, their job must fall into a specific exempt category.
The most common exemptions are for executive, administrative, and professional roles. Employees in these capacities generally qualify if their work meets detailed requirements and they earn at least twice the state minimum wage for full-time…
The California Civil Rights Council has been working on proposed regulation revisions to include automated decision-making in the requirements under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
The Council met on October 17, 2024, for public comment on the most recent version of the regulations and voted to extend the comment period to 30 days, though…
The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), providing an overview of the complicated law and the recent amendments.
The FAQ covers PAGA basics and provides guidance to employers on the new procedures introduced by the recent amendments.
Covered Employers…
At the end of June, the Governor paused the California health care worker minimum wage due to budget concerns. The bill was delayed until certain state budget circumstances occurred, which happened on October 1. Now the minimum wage for health care workers will take effect October 16, 2024.
To assist with the implementation of the…
San Diego County recently passed its own Fair Chance Ordinance which takes effect on October 10, 2024. The ordinance applies to businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Similar to the Los Angeles County ordinance, it requires employers to assess the risk presented by an applicant’s criminal history in relation to…
The deluge of candidate introduction postcards and special interest group mailers urging us to vote “Yes!” or “No!” on particular issues that flood our mailboxes daily reminds us that election season is just around the corner.To ensure that all Californians are able to exercise their right to vote, California law requires employers to provide employees…
