The following are some of the new laws that will impact employers in 2023: Increase in Minimum Wage: California minimum wage increased to $15.50 on January 1, 2023. Some cities have even higher minimum wages. For example, Los Angeles City minimum wage is $16.04. The minimum wage for employees working in Malibu, Santa Monica or.. read more →

Cal/Osha recently updated and clarified its Emergency Temporary Standards (the “ETS”) which inform employers how to handle cases of COVID-19 in the workplace. Here are some of the highlights. Exclusion Pay: An employee who was excluded from work because of a workplace COVID-19 exposure should receive exclusion pay if: 1) the employee was not assigned to.. read more →

Cal-OSHA recently enacted new emergency guidelines that apply to nearly every employer in California. These rules are in effect immediately. An informative Fact Sheet can be found here.In short, all employers must do the following: Establish and implement a written COVID-19 Prevention Program that has detailed information regarding workplace hazards, methods of prevention, and systems for.. read more →

As the State continues to allow additional businesses to reopen, each company must be careful to ensure that they are providing a safe environment for their employees and that they are following State and local requirements. The following are general guidelines and additional resources that businesses can use if they intend to reopen.   Evaluate Risk.. read more →

Many employers may be required to pay employees up to 80 hours of sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) that was recently signed by President Trump. This new law states that if an employee is subject to an “isolation” order, the employer must provide up to two-weeks (80 hours) of paid.. read more →

Beginning on DECEMBER 1st, 2016, the federal minimum salary for those falling under executive, professional and administrative exemptions will increase to $913/wk or $47,476/yr from the current rate of $455/wk or $23,660/yr. These minimums must be met to classify an employee as exempt from overtime and meal/rest periods. This will be the first time in recent.. read more →

As of JULY 1ST, 2016, employers within Los Angeles city limits will have to offer DOUBLE the paid sick leave time (48 hours/6 days) that is currently required by state law (24 hours/3 days). Eligible employees are those who have worked for the same employer for 30 days or more within one year of employment. Employees may.. read more →

David De Castro was selected to the 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list in Employment Law. This is the fourth straight year that Mr. De Castro was selected to this elite group. Only 5 percent of all attorneys are chosen each year. Mr. De Castro advises businesses and business owners in employment law with the.. read more →

MINIMUM WAGE GOES UP!! Minimum wage has increased from $9.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour! Effective January 1st.   FAIR PAY ACT The new law attempts to bridge the gap in pay between the sexes by requiring employers to pay the same wages/salary to men and women in the same or similar positions. Employers may.. read more →

David De Castro was selected to the 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list in Employment Law. This is the third straight year that Mr. De Castro was selected to this elite group. Only 5 percent of all attorneys are chosen each year. Mr. De Castro advises businesses and business owners in employment law with the.. read more →