Highlights
The California legislature has recently passed several employment law bills that will affect companies operating in California
Notable bills that have been signed into law include those that increase minimum wage for fast food workers, prohibit discrimination based on cannabis use, ensure longer paid sick leave for employees and address workplace violence prevention
Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 14, 2023, to sign or veto the bills
California lawmakers have recently passed several employment law bills that will affect companies doing business in the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 14, 2023, to sign or veto the bills. Notable new laws that have been signed into law so far include:
Gov. Newsom signed a bill on Sept. 28 increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers. Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly minimum wages for certain fast food restaurant employees will increase to $20 per hour. Thereafter, a newly created Fast Food Council can further raise the minimum wage on an annual basis, beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. This wage hike will only apply to statutorily defined “national fast food chains.” The new law has a current sunset date of Jan. 1, 2029. While the new law is limited in scope and duration, it will likely affect wages across other industries for the foreseeable future.
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