ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IN CALIFORNIA? By Nazik Kalpakchyan, Esq. Effective January 1, 2026, the State of California's minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. This change also...

Cal/OSHA has released a mid-year update to its required “Safety and Health Protection On the Job” notice. This notice explains employer safety responsibilities and employee rights, including how to report unsafe conditions or request a Cal/OSHA inspection. Employers...

Are You Ready for the New Minimum Wage Increase in California? By Luiza Manuelian   As of July 1, 2025, the minimum wage for the City of Los Angeles will be $17.87 for all employees covered by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. Specifically, those employees who perform...

At first, those of us representing California employers believed we finally got some good news dealing with PAGA claims when the Court of Appeals, Second District came out with its ruling in Leeper v. Shipt on December 30, 2024. In Leeper, the court ruled that every...

What was practiced by trial courts is now confirmed by the California Court of Appeals in its two recent decisions: if a Plaintiff alleges wage/hour claims or any FEHA (Fair Employment Housing Act) claim and sexual harassment in their complaint, they can defeat a...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries globally, with California leading the way as a hub for technology and innovation. The deployment of AI technologies across various sectors brings substantial legal implications for employers in the state. This...

Introduction On July 24, 2024 the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) obtained authorization to immediately implement and enforce new Indoor Heat Protection Regulations at places of employment state-wide. This summary provides Employers...

As most of us in the employment law world have been following and impatiently waiting, the PAGA reform is officially signed into law by Governor Newsom as PAGA reform (AB 2288 and SB 92). So, how does this change the landscape for PAGA cases? Here is the breakdown:...

Governor Newsom, on May 31, 2024, endorsed Senate Bill (SB) 828, altering the commencement date of the healthcare minimum wage regulation (SB 525) by one month. In October of the previous year, Governor Newsom ratified SB 525, establishing a tiered statewide minimum...

Beginning July 1, 2024, a new law requires most of California's employers to establish, implement, and maintain a new written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”). This new law does not affect those in the health care industry as California OSHA already has an...