Depending upon many different factors, a state-wide minimum wage has been established for healthcare workers in California which will be phased in over time. On October 13, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 525, which enacts a multi-tiered statewide minimum wage schedule for health care workers employed by certain covered healthcare facilities. The
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Amendments to California Agricultural Bargaining Process Per Governor’s Agreement with Unions
By Jonathan A. Siegel & Allen F. Acosta on
Posted in California
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 113 which enacts changes to the collective bargaining process for agricultural workers.
In September 2022 Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2183 which established new ways for farmworkers to vote in a union election under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA), including options for mail-in ballots, and authorization cards submitted…
City of Inglewood Passes Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance
By Jonathan A. Siegel & Allen F. Acosta on
Posted in Wage and Hour
Over the summer, several cities considered and even passed a $25.00 minimum wage for healthcare workers.
The Cities of Inglewood and Duarte sent the ordinances for consideration to voters. Only the City of Inglewood measure was successful.
The new $25.00 minimum wage applies to private-sector healthcare workers who work in hospitals, integrated health systems…
Industry Minimum Wage Increases On The Ballot in Some California Cities
By Jonathan A. Siegel & Allen F. Acosta on
Posted in Local Ordinance
As the dust settles after another active California legislative session, employers still have more legislation to be on the lookout for by way of ballot measures. In the midterm elections this year, several cities in California will be voting on regulations that will impact employers.
Over the summer, several California cities considered, and some passed…