Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
State Minimum Wage
On January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour.
Local Minimum Wage
Also on January 1, 2026, several local municipalities will increase their minimum wage rates. Local jurisdictions are allowed to set the minimum wage higher than the state minimum.
Below is a list of some…
At the start of the year, the state minimum wage increased, along with several local jurisdictions. Many other California cities and counties also raise their minimum wage on July 1.
The following localities will raise their minimum wage on July 1, 2025:
| Locality | Current Minimum Wage | New Minimum wage |
| Alameda | $17.00 | $17.46 |
| Berkeley |
On January 1, 2024, California’s Senate Bill (SB) 616 takes effect, increasing the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees. In the new year, employers will be required to provide 40 hours of sick leave. Several cities in California also have their own paid sick leave ordinances, and employers…
On January 1, 2023, California’s statewide minimum wage increased to $15.50 for all employers. Depending on where their employees are located within the state, California employers may be facing another minimum wage increase on July 1st.
Several localities in California have minimum wage ordinances that require employers to pay employees working in those…
On January 1, 2021, California’s statewide minimum wage increased to $14 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees and $13 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees.
Now that we are almost halfway into the year, all things need to get ready for summer, including minimum wage rates. Many localities have…
As more counties move toward the Orange Tier on the state reopening guidance, businesses can reopen or operate under less restrictive requirements. This may mean employers need more employees than in the last several months. Though last year, the Governor vetoed a statewide right of recall requirement, several cities still have ordinances in…
