2024):This bill amends the FEHA by adding a provision explicitly protecting a person's off-site, off-duty marijuana use. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees because they have 1) used cannabis off the job and away from the workplace; or 2) were ...
West Hollywood (50 or more employees): $17.50 What you should do Audit your current hourly and salary employees to ensure they meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements. Complete a Personnel Action Notice (PAN) form for any employees who receive a change in pay rate due to the California...
Many California cities have their own minimum wages that employers must pay nonexempt employees for work within city limits. This does not alter the minimum annual salary of $64,480. Some Northern California cities with higher rates include: Belmont ($16.75); Burlingame ($16.47); Cupertino ($1...
In addition to the main exemptions explained above, a handful of other occupations are exempt from some or all of California’s labor laws. The more common exemptions are discussed below. 6.1. Commissioned Employees Employees who are paid on a commission basis are sometimes exempt from California...
Actually, the reason things can’t get done in a “reasonable way” is in large part because there is “an army of more than 30,000 city employees.” Those bureaucrats are part of various commissions and panels that get to review and micromanage projects. Which means they make things take...
The main group of exempt employees in federal and California state labor law includes “white collar” workers, those employees who have executive, professional or administrative duties. To be exempt, a white collar employee must receive a salary rather than be paid by the hour, with a monthly...
The exemptions from California’s “ABC” test for classifying workers as employees under AB 5 will expire for workers in licensed manicurist roles and certain subcontractors providing construction trucking services. Employers should evaluate worker classifications to comply with California labor...
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Navigating the relationship between employers and employees can be complex, and this is why the former should know their rights. The workers deserve an office or a working area that’s safe and free from any discriminatory remarks, and fortunately, laws
Labor Law Helpline What is HRCalifornia? HRCalifornia was created by CalChamber to help members easily navigate and comply with California’s complex world of employment law. We use plain language to provide a better understanding of how the ever-changing employment and labor laws impact your ...