Minimum Wage Increase Announced for 2027
California employers should begin preparing for another increase in the statewide minimum wage. Effective January 1, 2027, California’s minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour, or approximately $36,192 annually for a full-time employee. The increase affects more...
California Employers: Ninth Circuit Clarifies Religious Accommodation Notice Requirements
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...
Can California Employers Deduct From an Exempt Employee’s Salary?
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. The general rule is simple:...
July 1 Wage Increases Are Coming: Is Your Business Ready?
California employers should prepare now for a wave of minimum wage increases taking effect on July 1, 2026. Several Southern California cities are raising their local minimum wages above the state’s $16.90 hourly rate, including Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa...