Effective January 1, 2027, California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour, raising the salary threshold for many exempt employees to $72,384 annually and affecting certain commissioned sales exemptions. Employers should also review applicable industry and local minimum wage requirements and update required workplace postings for 2027.

A recent Ninth Circuit decision serves as an important reminder for California employers: an employee may not need to provide extensive detail before triggering an employer’s obligation to address a religious accommodation request. In Weiss v. The Permanente Medical...

Many California employers mistakenly assume they can reduce an exempt employee’s pay whenever the employee misses work. In reality, the rules are much more restrictive, and improper deductions can lead to costly wage and hour claims.

California employers should prepare now for a wave of minimum wage increases taking effect on July 1, 2026.

California juries are wasting no time in 2026. A Los Angeles jury recently awarded $52 million to five former employees in a whistleblower retaliation case against a global foodservice distributor.

California employers should be aware of a new notice obligation under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act (the “Act”), which became effective January 1, 2026. The California Labor Commissioner has now released an official model notice, and employers must begin providing it to employees by February 1, 2026.

Everything California employers need to know about the federal government shutdown, from the impacts on contracts, compliance backlogs, immigration filings, and practical next steps.

Starting July 1, 2025, California’s SB 1350 brings household domestic workers—such as cleaners, cooks, childcare providers, gardeners, and handymen—under the protection of Cal/OSHA’s workplace safety rules. While casual or infrequent help (under five hours per week...

Starting July 1, 2025, minimum wage rates are increasing in several California cities and counties. Employers operating in these areas must be prepared to comply with the new local wage laws to avoid penalties and ensure fair compensation for their employees. West...

In a noteworthy win for California employers, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that prospective meal period waivers are enforceable under state law—as long as specific legal safeguards are in place. The decision, handed down on April 21, 2025, in Bradsbery v. Vicar...