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- California employers should be aware of new laws taking effect in 2025, including expanded protections for victims of qualifying acts of violence, restrictions on driver’s license requirements in job postings, and new rules for freelance worker contracts.
- Companies must post a new notice outlining employee whistleblower rights and update workers’ compensation notices to inform employees of their right to consult an attorney about claims.
- Employers can no longer require employees to use vacation time before receiving paid family leave benefits, and agricultural workers can now use paid sick leave to avoid hazardous conditions during emergencies.
- The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) underwent significant reforms, including limiting claims to violations plaintiffs personally experienced and giving courts authority to narrow claim scope.
- California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour in 2025, raising the salary threshold for most exemptions to $68,640 annually, with higher rates applying to certain industries.
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While employees are decorating, mulling over their New Year’s resolutions, and hunting for the best sales, California employers are turning their sights to the potential challenges awaiting them in the New Year. As new laws take effect, employers should consider...
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