California legislators did it again! They passed a myriad of new laws that impact employers. Here is a list of some of the most critical laws that go into effect in 2017: Minimum Wage Increases Minimum wage increased on January 1, 2017 to $10.50 for employers with 26 or more employees. This minimum wage increase.. read more →
New Overtime Rules Blocked by Preliminary Injunction
A Federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction that prevents the new federal overtime rules from taking effect. As many of you know, the new federal overtime rules would have required employers to pay employees a minimum of $47,476 to classify the employees as exempt from overtime. Employers were supposed to comply starting December.. read more →
New Federal Requirements for Exempt Employees
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 →
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Los Angeles Employers
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 →
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