SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- California workers are getting a pay raise and new rights regarding their wages in 2023.
Not only is the minimum wage in the state increasing to $15.50 per hour in the new year for workers in businesses of all sizes, employees will also have the right to know the pay rate for their current job or an open job posting.
Here is a rundown of the new laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2023:
Hundreds of new state laws take effect in 2023 that increase the minimum wage, make jaywalking legal and give cyclists new protections on city roads.
Wage Transparency: SB 1162 is a big win for workers. It requires businesses with 15 or more employees to include information about salary ranges for all job postings. Workers will also have the right now to know the pay scale for their current position. Companies with 100 or more employees are required to submit pay data and wage history to the state by May of each year or face penalties.
Bereavement Leave: AB 1949 allows workers to take up to five days of bereavement leave for the death of a close family member, such as a spouse, domestic partner, parent, parent-in-law, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild. The leave may be unpaid at companies without a bereavement policy or workers may use available sick time if company policy only allows for up to three days of bereavement leave.
Family Care: AB 1041 allows employees to take family care or medical leave for an expanded group of...
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