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Hourly Wages Plus Productivity Bonuses Survive California Court of Appeal Challenge

Recently, in Mora v. C.E. Enterprises, Inc., the California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s decision in favor of an auto dealership alleged to have used an improper “piece [...]

Ensuring Compliant California Job Postings for the New Year

The complexities of California employment law begin not when an employer extends an offer, but as soon as they decide to post a job opening. Employers should ensure compliance with [...]

LA County Passes Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for Unincorporated Areas of the County

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. Similar to the City of Los Angeles and West Hollywood ordinances, [...]

Change You Can Bank On: California’s Annual Minimum Wage Increase

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 [...]

California Exempt Employee Wage Increases for 2026

Each year, California’s minimum wage rises, but along with hourly workers’ wages increasing, so too does the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime. For an employee to [...]

California SB 596: Increases Penalties for Healthcare Staffing Ratio Violations

Senate Bill (SB) 596 represents asignificant development for California general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, and special hospitals. Governor Newsom signed SB 596 into law on October 13, 2025, [...]

NLRB Sues to Block California Bill Expanding PERB Responsibilities

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a lawsuit against the state of California seeking to block a new law that would allow the California Public Employment Relations Board [...]

City of San Diego Increases Hospitality Minimum Wage

The City of San Diego’s hospitality industry is ushering in substantial changes in wage requirements. The City Council has passed an ordinance establishing a new minimum wage schedule for employees [...]

Senate Bill 20: California Expands Worker Protections Against Silica Dust Exposure

On October 13, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 20, which amends the Labor Code to target occupational exposure to crystalline silica in the artificial stone fabrication industry, introducing [...]

California’s Governor Signed Several New Employment Laws

Senate Bill 464: California Mandates Tougher Pay Data Reporting Senate Bill 590: California’s State Paid Family Leave Extended to Cover Leave for Designated Persons Assembly Bill 692: California Passes Prohibition [...]