Harvard Study Shows Increased Fast Food Wages Do Not Reduce Hours
California has long been a leader in advancing worker protections, and its fast food industry is no exception. A recent Harvard study, based on ...
California’s Computer Professional Exemption Minimum Compensation to Increase in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, California employers who classify computer software professionals as exempt from overtime under Section 515.5 of the California Labor Code will ...
California Bans Subminimum Wages for Disabled Adults
In a landmark move aimed at promoting equality and fairness in the workplace, California has officially banned subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. Effective ...
Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Rights
On October 16, 2024, California’s new healthcare minimum wage increase officially went into effect, significantly raising wages for many healthcare workers across the state. ...
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Appeal by Uber and Lyft in Back Pay Case
In a significant legal victory for California workers, the U.S. Supreme Court recently denied appeals by Uber and Lyft, allowing state lawsuits to proceed ...
Freelance Worker Protection Act: What It Means for California
On January 1, 2025, California will enter a new era of protections for freelance workers with the implementation of the Freelance Worker Protection Act ...
