Category: California Wage & Hour Laws
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California Minimum Wage Increases in 2020
In 2016, California enacted SB 3, authorizing annual minimum wage increases until it reaches $15.00, and identifying a two-tiered schedule for the effective dates of…
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California Minimum Wage Increases in 2018
What is minimum wage in California? As of January 1. 2018, California’s minimum wage is $11.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees…
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California Meal Breaks – When Can Meal Breaks Be Waived?
When Can Meal Breaks be Waived in California? Meal breaks in California can be waived only under very limited circumstances. Shifts Between 5-6 Hours If…
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California Meal Breaks and Rest Breaks – When Are They Required?
Are meal breaks and rest breaks required in California? Yes. In California, employers are required to provide their employees both meal breaks and rest breaks…
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California Overtime Laws – When Is Overtime Pay Required in California?
Overtime laws were established under both California law and federal law to reward employees for working long hours.[note] Walling v. Youngerman-Reynolds Hardwood Co. (1945) 325…