Not all employees fall under the minimum wage laws and not all employers follow the same minimum wage
Californian employers have the duty to provide the adequate and fair pay to employees – this includes understanding the state laws on minimum wage protocols. While companies do their best to keep up with the minimum wage laws of the state, the question on whether it is legal to offer pay below the minimum wage pops up more often.
Below, we discuss the minimum wage in California and what HR leaders can do to provide fair and competitive pay for employees.
The Federal minimum wage in the US is $7.25 per hour for any non-exempt worker. Despite this, the minimum wage varies from state-to-state and will be followed if the state minimum wage is larger than the federal minimum wage.
As of May 2022, California holds the highest statewide minimum wage in the country with $14 an hour for employers with 25 or less employees and $15 an hour for employers with 26 or more employees. There are certain Californian cities and counties who offer their own minimum wages such as Berkeley with a minimum wage of $16.32, San Francisco with $16.32, and San Jose with a minimum wage of $16.20. If the Californian city or county has a higher minimum wage than the state’s, then the employer must pay the higher minimum wage.
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