Highlights

• The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2024.
• In addition to changes among various state labor and employment laws, the minimum wage will increase.
• This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, unless stated otherwise.

The California Legislature has enacted several new laws that will impact the workplace in 2024. This Holland & Knight alert provides a brief summary of select employment laws that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, unless stated otherwise.

• Minimum Wage Increases: As of Jan. 1, 2024, the California state minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of employee headcount. This also means that as of Jan. 1, 2024, exempt employees in California must be paid a minimum annual salary of $66,560. "Living wage ordinances" in various locales within the state have been enacted, so local standards should be confirmed to ensure compliance with all governing wage requirements. Covered exempt computer professional employees must be paid a minimum of $55.58 per hour, or $115,763.35 in annual salary. On April 1, 2024, covered fast food restaurant employers will see an increase in minimum wage, as will covered healthcare facility employers on June 1, 2024.
• SB 616 (Enhanced California Paid Sick Leave Benefits): SB 616 builds on 10 years of paid sick leave law and is one of the more significant expansions of...

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