A.B. 1228 is a controversial law in California that went into effect on September 28, 2023, which we initially covered here and here, and does two main things. First
Continue Reading A Primer on How to Deal with A.B. 1228 and the Fast Food Council’s Impact on Minimum Wage in the Golden State
As we head into the new year, employers must continue to monitor minimum wages at the state and local level. California’s minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2025 to
Continue Reading Beware Minimum Wage Increases Throughout California In 2025
The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers
Continue Reading Doing Business in California Guide (updated for 2024)It has been an eventful year for California employers, and I don’t anticipate a slowing of pace in 2024. Between higher minimum wages, increasingly complicated local ordinances (e.g. paid sick)
Continue Reading Three Workplace Issues to Watch in 2024
California voters will no longer decide the fate of the controversial Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act), which was expected to significantly affect fast-food restaurants in the
Continue Reading California Repeals FAST Act, Approves New Fast-Food Industry RegulationsCalifornia minimum wage is set to increase on January 1, 2023. And, if inflation increases by 7% or more this fiscal year, there will be additional minimum wage obligations taking
Continue Reading Inflation Hits Employers—Additional California Minimum Wage IncreasesGetting ready to return to the office in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”?
Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want
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As of New Year’s Day, the minimum wage employers must pay California employees once again jumps up, with ramifications beyond simply paying at least the new minimum rate.
The New
Continue Reading Buckle Up: Minimum Wage Hikes Coming on New Year’s Day!
As the sun rises on New Year’s Day 2021, California employment law will once again become more involved and challenging. For many employers, the following are the top five developments
Continue Reading The Top Five List: Employment Law Changes Coming with New Year’s Day
[UPDATE: Guidance issued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on these new requirements may be found here.]
California employers with 100 or more employees are now
Continue Reading Employers Beware! The New Pay Data Reports You File will be Used to Target Enforcement Actions