California Minimum Wage Requirements for Employers Employers in California should prepare for a number of local minimum wage increases in various cities and counties across the state that will become effective July 1, 2026, including: •Los Angeles City: $18.42 •Los Angeles County (unincorporated): $18.47 •Malibu: $17.91 •Pasadena: $18.57 •Santa Monica:...
Stay-or-Pay Provisions Face Growing State-Level Regulation “Stay-or-pay” provisions—contract terms requiring employees to repay certain employer-incurred costs if they leave before a specified period—are receiving increased legal scrutiny. These provisions often relate to training expenses (TRAPs) and have expanded beyond high-skilled roles into lower-wage industries in recent years. Shifting Federal Landscape...
Employer Posting for Voting/Employee Time Off In case you haven’t heard (right), the election is November 5th. By ten (10) days before the election (i.e. by October 26, 2024), California employers must post a detailed notice to inform employees of their right to paid time off to vote. The State...
CALIFORNIA UPDATES: TWO MANDATORY PAMPHLETS REQUIRED FOR NEW HIRES California made updates to two crucial pamphlets that employers are required to provide to new hires. (1) The “TIME of Hire” pamphlet provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Worker’s Compensation and (2) the “For Your Benefit” pamphlet...
Employee Handbook Updates REQUIRED Update your employee handbooks! The California Legislature passed a whole slew of workplace reform bills that took effect January 1st. Several require California employers either to add new policies to their Employee Handbooks or revise and update existing policies. The changes/additions include everything from leaves of...
We want to Remind Employers that Starting July 1, 2024 You Need a Workplace Violence Preventive Plan By July 1, 2024, California employers are required to have a written plan against workplace violence. “Workplace Violence” encompasses any act or threat that may lead to physical harm, psychological distress, or undue...