Vehicle Tracking Devices: Effective January 1, 2023, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is authorized to permit alternatives to stickers and license plates as vehicle tracking devices, but employers are prohibited from using alternative devices to monitor employees unless during work hours and only if strictly necessary for the employees to perform their duties.
Overtime Exempt Pay for Computer Professionals, Physicians and Surgeons: Beginning January 1, 2023, the minimum hourly rate of pay increases for overtime-exempt computer professionals, physicians and surgeons that are paid hourly.
In addition, please see our previous, California-specific update for information on the following laws or amendments that have taken effect in 2023:
Fair Workweek: Effective January 1, 2023, the Berkeley Fair Workweek Ordinance Requires covered employers in Berkeley to provide certain entitlements to employees subject to collective bargaining agreements (CBA), including advance notice of schedule changes, rest between shifts and the right to request flexible arrangements.
Paid Sick Leave: Effective February...
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