Effective 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 ArticleCalifornia requires nonexempt employees receive a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free, meal break by the end of the 5th hour of work. However, the Labor Code permits an employee to take an on-duty meal break, but…
Read ArticleCalifornia law requires a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free meal break after five hours, and a second after ten hours. The first break can be waived if the shift is six hours or less; the second…
Read ArticleMany California employers are unfamiliar with Bus. & Prof. Code Sec. 16600, which bans any agreement that would prohibit another from competing in the same field. However, there are three narrow statutory exceptions where…
Read ArticleAs summer vacation approaches, California employers hiring minors must navigate specific legal requirements. Under Education Code Section 49110, et seq., a valid work permit is required. Both minors and employers complete a “Statement of…
Read ArticleEffective July 1, 2025, the Los Angeles County Fair Workweek Ordinance applies to retail businesses with over 300 global employees, including those hired through staffing firms or franchisees. It covers employees working at least…
Read ArticleI continue to see instances in which an employee was terminated, and the employer paid some amount in severance, but did not get a signed severance agreement. The purpose behind a severance agreement is…
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