In November 2016, Washington voters approved Initiative Measure No. 1433 (“IM 1433”) which provides for an incremental increase to the state minimum wage as of January 1, 2017 and also provides for paid sick leave benefits beginning January 1, 2018. The stated intent behind IM 1443 is expressed in the initiative as follows:
California Increases Minimum Wage – Prepare Now to Avoid Future Liability!
California lawmakers, union supporters, and Governor Brown have come together to increase California minimum wage to $15.00 over the next several years. Governor Brown signed the law only one week after he announced that legislators and labor leaders negotiated a deal behind the scenes.
The new law requires California employers with more than 25 employees
California’s Minimum Wage Increase: The Impact May Be Broader Than Employers Think
Effective January 1, 2016, 
California has increased its minimum wage from $9 per hour to $10 per hour. This is the second increase to the state minimum wage in the past year and a half. Remember, the obligation to pay minimum wage cannot be waived by any agreement, including collective bargaining agreements.
Employers must examine
Happy New Year (to California Employees)
The year-end holidays tend to be a time when employers and employees are either winding down for the year or making one last big push to close the year strongly. California employers should make time this week, though, to ensure they are ready for the new laws which will take effect in California this Friday
Oakland Voters Pass Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance (Proposition FF)
On November 4, 2014, Oakland voters passed measure FF. This measure establishes a minimum wage in the City of Oakland to $12.25 per hour beginning March 2, 2015. This brings Oakland’s minimum wage increase in line with San Francisco’s minimum wage, which also increases to $12.25 effective May 1, 2015. Proposition FF also requires that