In addition to industry specific wage increases coming next month, several cities and counties in California are also increasing local minimum wages. Increased wages apply only to hours worked on and after July 1, 2024. These Local Wage Increases are Effective July 1, 2024 Alameda, CA: $17.00/hour;...

With the start of the new year, it is time to dust off the employee handbook, review your policies and procedures, and make sure they comply with all the new laws, regulations, and interpretations that have either already gone into effect or will in early 2023. Below, we have identified our “top...

Effective July 1, 2022, these localities in California will increase their minimum wage to these rates above the state minimum wage: Alameda minimum wage: $15.75/hour Berkeley minimum wage: $16.99/hour Emeryville minimum wage: $17.68/hour Foster City minimum wage: $15.75/hour Fremont minimum wage:...

1. Minimum Wage Increases Just a reminder that on July 1, 2020, minimum wage increases take effect in 13 California cities. Employers must comply with the highest applicable minimum wage rate in the location where employees are working. It is critical for employers to stay compliant with minimum...