Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
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…
While the State of California and several cities across the state increased their minimum wages on January 1, 2023, some cities—including the City of Los Angeles—will increase their minimum wage in July 2023.
On February 1, 2023, the City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards announced the coming increase for July 1, 2023.
February 17th was not only the start of the President’s Day weekend but also the last day that California legislators could introduce bills for consideration during the 2023 legislative session. Jackson Lewis attorneys will be monitoring the below bills, which have the potential for a profound impact on California employers.
Assembly Bill (AB) 1100…
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…
As defined by Labor Code section 350, a “tip” or “gratuity” includes any money that has been paid, given to, or left for an employee by a patron of a business over and above the actual amount due to the business for services rendered. Tips or gratuities are distinguishable from “service charges,” which are amounts…
2023 was supposed to be the year that all California employers would be subject to the same minimum wage of $15.00 per hour. However, inflation has triggered a further increase. Effective January 1, 2023, the state minimum wage for all California employers will be $15.50.
Some cities and counties raised the minimum wage rate…
In order for an employee to be deemed exempt from overtime regulations under California law, the employee must fit into a category of work that is deemed exempt. The most common exemption is the executive, administrative, and professional exemption, which includes workers who are employed in administrative, managerial, executive, or professional capacities. There are also…
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…
Like its neighbor City of Los Angeles, Santa Monica has local employment ordinances. However, as a popular tourist destination, Santa Monica has several ordinances pertaining to the hospitality industry that employers should take note of.
Minimum Wage and Hotel Worker Living Wage
On July 1, 2022, Santa Monica raised the minimum wage for…
Bay area cities such as San Francisco and Oakland are well known for having local ordinances, and the City of Berkeley is no exception. Here are some of the important local ordinances that employers with employees in Berkeley should be aware of.
Minimum Wage
Effective July 1, 2022, Berkely’s minimum wage is $16.99 per hour…
