California’s minimum wage in 2026 is not a single number — it’s a patchwork. The statewide floor is $16.50/hour, but fast food workers get $20 under AB 1228, healthcare workers are subject to tiered…
Read ArticleUnder SB 261, effective January 1, 2026, employers that fail to satisfy a final wage judgment within 180 days after the appeal period expires may face civil penalties of up to three times the…
Read ArticleMany nonprofits must rely on individuals volunteering their time in lieu of a paid staff. Last month, a California appellate court, in Spilman v. The Salvation Army, adopted the following two-part test to relieve…
Read ArticleStarting January 1, 2026, California’s statewide minimum wage will rise from $16.50 to $16.90/hour for all employers. That increase also bumps the minimum exempt-employee salary to $70,304/year. Recall certain exempt-employee categories, such as the Executive, Administrative…
Read ArticleIn Iloff v. LaPaille (Aug. 2025), the California Supreme Court clarified two key issues. First, liquidated (double) damages for minimum wage violations are not automatic: employers may avoid them only by showing a documented,…
Read ArticleEffective July 1, 2025, California’s statewide minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour, with some cities like San Francisco and West Hollywood exceeding $19. Employers must apply the highest applicable rate based on work…
Read ArticleThe state minimum wage rose to $16.50 per hour for all employers regardless of size. Fast-food workers at chains with more than 60 locations nationwide will earn a minimum wage of $20 per hour,…
Read ArticleOn January 1, 2024, the California statewide minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour. The minimum salary for exempt employees will rise from $64,480 to $66,560. In addition to the increase in the…
Read ArticleCalifornia employers in several cities and counties must be prepared for July 1, 2022 minimum wage increases. While most California localities previously imposed a different minimum wage for employers with more or less than…
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