Domestic Worker Rules Just Got Stricter: What SB 1350 Means for Your Home
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...
California Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2025: What Employers Need to Know
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...
California Court Confirms Prospective Meal Break Waivers Are Enforceable—What Employers Should Know After Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc.
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...2025 Employment Law Update
A concise guide to the latest legislative changes, case law developments, and compliance essentials shaping workplaces in California from Withrow Employment Law, P.C. In this overview, we highlight the most significant updates—spanning wage-and-hour laws, leaves,...