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		<title>California Minimum Wage Increase 2026: What Workers Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[California&#8217;s minimum wage is increasing again in 2026, bringing important changes for workers across the state. Understanding these new rates and your rights under wage and hour laws is essential for ensuring you receive fair compensation. New California Minimum Wage Rates for 2026 As of January 1, 2026, California&#8217;s statewide minimum wage will increase to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Wages vs. Hourly Rates: How Payment Differs for Employees and Contractors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Understanding the difference between wages and hourly rates is essential for workers and businesses alike. While both involve compensation for labor, the way payment is structured depends on whether a person is classified as an employee or an independent contractor. This distinction not only affects how a worker is paid but also determines their legal [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Harvard Study Shows Increased Fast Food Wages Do Not Reduce Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[California has long been a leader in advancing worker protections, and its fast food industry is no exception. A recent Harvard study, based on comprehensive data from the Shift Project, provides a groundbreaking analysis of how increased minimum wages in California’s fast food sector are impacting workers and businesses. The findings dismantle persistent myths about [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>California’s Computer Professional Exemption Minimum Compensation to Increase in 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 need to comply with updated minimum compensation thresholds. The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced a 2.5% increase to the required pay rates, reflecting the state’s commitment to ensuring [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>California Bans Subminimum Wages for Disabled Adults</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a landmark move aimed at promoting equality and fairness in the workplace, California has officially banned subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. Effective January 1, 2025, this change reflects the state’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and ensuring that all workers, regardless of physical or mental impairments, receive at least the state’s minimum wage or [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Are You Owed Holiday Pay in California?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[California labor laws offer some of the most robust employee protections in the United States. However, the rules surrounding holiday pay—such as whether you’re entitled to receive extra pay for working on a holiday or even paid time off (PTO) for holidays—can be confusing. To help you understand your rights as a California employee, let’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Rights</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 16, 2024, California&#8217;s new healthcare minimum wage increase officially went into effect, significantly raising wages for many healthcare workers across the state. This legislation, outlined in Senate Bills 525, 828, and 159, represents a victory for healthcare workers who have long been advocating for fairer wages.&#160; However, with the new law comes the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>U.S. Supreme Court Denies Appeal by Uber and Lyft in Back Pay Case</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 over unpaid back pay for drivers. The refusal to hear the case is seen as a major win for those advocating for worker rights, especially in the gig economy. California’s ongoing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Freelance Worker Protection Act: What It Means for California</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On January 1, 2025, California will enter a new era of protections for freelance workers with the implementation of the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), also known as Senate Bill (SB) 988. This groundbreaking law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024, offers vital legal safeguards for independent contractors and freelancers who work with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Wage Theft in California’s Restaurant Industry: How Workers Can Fight Back</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[TODD M. FRIEDMAN]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[California’s restaurant industry employs thousands of workers who often labor under high-stress conditions for relatively low pay. While the state’s minimum wage and labor laws are designed to protect these workers, stolen wages remain an ongoing issue. Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay an employee what they are legally owed. In California, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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