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In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub attorneys Ryan Abernethy and Talia Delanoy revisit the complexities of the regular rate of pay—a frequent issue in wage and hour class actions. From bonuses and shift differentials to common employer mistakes, they break down what must (and must not) be included in calculations, and the costly risks of getting it wrong.
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Whether setting pay for a new hire or adjusting compensation for a current employee, employers must navigate a range of legal considerations. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub employment attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi share key reminders to help employers stay compliant with California’s complex wage and hour laws.
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Some California cities have raised their local minimum wage above the state rate of $16.50. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley cover key updates in cities like San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda.
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In this edition of California Employment News, Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi break down the basics of California paydays — from the timing of wage payments, payday considerations, and posting obligations. Whether you’re an HR pro or a business owner, this is a must-know compliance topic.
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Another year is drawing closer, and with it comes another minimum wage increase for California. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina review the expected minimum wage increases for 2025 in this episode of California Employment News.
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Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group dive into the California Supreme Court case Huerta vs. CSI Electrical Contractors. Discover the key takeaways for employers on what constitutes compensable work time for pre- and post-shift activities in this latest installment.
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Get an overview of AB 1228’s intricacies and its impact on fast-food workers, from wage increases to exemptions. Tomiwa Aina and Nikki Mahmoudi continue the discussion on the fast-food minimum wage increase in this installment of California Employment News.
Review our previous episode, “Top Developments in Wage and Hour Law for 2024“
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From minimum wage laws to confidentiality agreements, there have been several legal updates over the past year that apply to most CA employers. Lukas Clary and Ryan Abernethy break down five top developments in wage and hour law for 2024 in this special 50th edition of California Employment News.
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California recently amended its sick leave law, the Healthy Families Healthy Workplace Act, by increasing paid sick leave accrual mandates and sick time cap amounts. Lizbeth (“Beth”) West and Shauna Correia discuss these changes on this episode of California Employment News.
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Continue reading SB616 – Changes to Paid Sick Leave Law for 2024