California Employers, Watch For Sharp Turns Ahead
If you operate a business in California, you know how difficult it is to keep up with ever-changing legal trends. California employers should review and refresh their workplace postings each year to keep up with legislative changes and annual minimum wage increases. Various California state agencies, including the Department of Industrial Relations ("DIR"), Civil Rights Department, Cal/OSHA, and local municipalities require employers to post information in an area frequented by employees where it may be easily read during the workday. Here are the signs you can't ignore in California:
- California Minimum Wage: Employers must maintain a posting regarding the applicable state minimum wage, which increases practically every year. As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California is $16.50/hour.
- Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order: Employers must post the Wage Order applicable to their business type. The good news is that the DIR has published an index of businesses and occupations intended to help employers determine which Wage Orders are right for them.
- Payday Notice: Employers must also display a Payday Notice informing employees of their regular payday. Employers can use the template created by the state or create their own notice that clearly conveys to employees when and where they will receive their wages.
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