As of January 1, 2024, the current minimum wage in California is $16.00 per hour. It is illegal for California employers to pay workers less than minimum wage.
Minimum Wage Increases:As of Jan. 1, 2023, the California state minimum wage will increase to $15.50 for all employers, regardless of employee headcount. This also means that as of Jan. 1, 2023, exempt employees in California must be paid a minimum annual salary of $64,480. "Living ...
The California white collar exemption minimum annual salary will increase to $66,560 and $5,546.67 per month, increasing from $64,480 per year. You will need to audit employees classified under one of these exemptions to determine whether both the duties and salary satisfy the exemption’s...
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As of January 1, 2023, all California employers, regardless of size, must pay their employees at least a minimum wage of $15.50 per hour. The minimum salary that must be paid to exempt employees in California is a function of the minimum wage. Generally, this means that workers paid under...
They are paid a salary instead of an hourly wage.13 2. What are Employees’ Rights under California Wage/Hour Law? 2.1. Minimum wage With a few special exceptions, all California employees –including “exempt employees,” but excluding independent contractors – must be paid the minimum wage ...
To qualify as exempt, salaried employees must earn a salary above a certain threshold. This threshold is set by law and is subject to change, so employers and employees should stay informed about the current standards. As of now,the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees in California is...
The median fast-food worker in the U.S. earned $13.43 an hour in 2022, while those in California made an average of $16.60 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The new minimum equates to an annual salary of $41,600. ...
What –Minimum wage increase and exempt salary increase, effective January 1, 2023 Statewide Minimum Wage California’s minimum wage for all employers regardless of size increased to $15.50 per hour. Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries The minimum salary threshold for exempt employees increased to $1,24...