


Preparing for 2021: Mandatory Increases in Wages and Salaries
To prepare for the coming year, employers in California should plan for mandatory wage and salary increases that go into effect on January 1, 2021. Mandatory Increase to Minimum Wage On January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-exempt employees in California will...
Simplifying Meal Period Requirements for California Employers
California employers are subject to increasingly complex wage and hour requirements. Navigating these rules can be a trap for the unwary. Meal periods, in particular, are frequently litigated and can result in significant liability for employers. The following...
Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 in the Workplace
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, employers are faced with an increasing number of requirements to promptly report illnesses and deaths related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In order to simplify reporting obligations imposed by state and federal agencies,...