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; Berkeley, CA: $18.67/hour; Emeryville, CA: $19.36/hour; Fremont, CA: $17.30/hour; Los Angeles, CA (City): $17.28/hour; $20.32/hour for hotels with 60 or more rooms Los Angeles County, CA (unincorporated areas): $17.27/hour; Malibu, CA: $17.27/hour; Milpitas, CA: $17.70/hour; Pasadena, CA: $17.50/hour; San Francisco, CA: $18.67/hour; $16.51/hour for a small number of “Government Supported Employees”; Santa Monica, CA: $17.27/hour; $20.32/hour for hotels and businesses operating on hotel property West Hollywood, CA: $19.61/hour for hotel employees California employers should adjust their wages to reflect their location. Employers with remote and hybrid employees may need to ad

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 10” changes. Please keep in mind there were hundreds of laws, regulations, and changes implemented at the local, state, and federal levels throughout 2022.  So, if you need a handbook/COVID-19 policy review or have any questions, please call. 1. California and Local Minimum Wage Raised – In addition to the gradual increase to minimum wage that has been in effect under California law, several Sonoma County cities have increased minimum wage beyond that required by the state. Below is a table that describes the state and local city requirements: Locality Effective Date Employers With 26 Or More Employees Employers With Less Than 26 Employees California 1/1/2023 $15.5

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: $16.00/hour Long Beach minimum wage: $16.55/hour for concessionaire workers at the Long Beach Airport and the Long Beach Convention Center; $16.73/hour for hotel employees at hotels with 100 or more guest rooms Los Angeles City minimum wage: $16.04/hour; $18.17/hour for hotel employees at hotels with 150 or more guest rooms Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas) minimum wage: $15.96/hour Malibu minimum wage: $15.96/hour Milpitas minimum wage: $16.40/hour Pasadena minimum wage: $16.11/hour San Francisco minimum wage: $16.99/hour Santa Monica minimum wage: $15.96/hour; $18.17/hour for hotel employees West Hollywood minimum wage: $16.00/hour for 49 or fewer employees; $16.50/hour for 50 or mo

Afternoon Brief, June 9th

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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 wage laws as they change because violations can result in significant liability. The following cities and counties have a minimum wage increase scheduled for July 1, 2020: Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Los Angeles, Malibu, Milpitas, Novato, Pasadena, San Francisco, San Leandro, Santa Monica, and Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa’s minimum wage will be $15.00 for employers with 26 or more employees and $14.00 for employers with 25 or fewer employees. Novato’s minimum wage will be $15.00 for employers with 100+ employees, $14.00 for employers with 26 or more employees, and $13.00 for employers with 25 or fewer employees. To Do: Employers with employees working in any of the