California introduced several important employment laws that took effect in 2023. Here is a summary of what employers should know.
In this alert:
Minimum Wage and Salary Requirements
The California minimum wage amount increased to $15.50 for all employers, regardless of the number of workers. Additionally, exempt employees must now earn an annual salary of no less than $64,480.
Some cities and counties in California have a local minimum wage that is higher than this state rate, so employers are encouraged to review their local requirements.
Leaves of Absence
AB 1041 expanded the class of people for whom California employees can take leave to provide care under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and Paid Sick Leave to include a “designated person.”
CFRA defines a “designated person” as any individual related by blood or whose association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship who is identified at the time the employee requests the leave. Under Paid Sick Leave, “designated person” means a person identified by the employee at the time the employee requests paid sick days.
Employers may limit an employee to one designated person per 12-month period.
Bereavement Leave
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