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In Hirdman v. Charter Communication (8/4/25) 113 Cal.App.5th 376, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals was faced with the sole issue of determining the meaning of the phrase “exempt employees” as used in California Labor Code section 246(l)(3).Continue Reading The Term “Exempt Employees” Under the HWHFA Applies to More than “White Collar” Exemptions When Calculating Paid Sick Time

State Minimum Wage Increase

On January 1, 2026, California’s state minimum wage will increase by 40 cents per hour, to $16.90 per hour. This adjustment is a 2.49% increase based on federal inflation data (the U.S. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers).  Employers with workers at or near the current minimum wage should plan accordingly, to ensure wages stay above the minimum.  In addition, exempt workers’ salaries must also be adjusted to at least double the state minimum wage.  The minimum salary for workers classified as exempt will rise to $70,304 per year ($5,858.67 per month) on January 1. Continue Reading California Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2026

Whether setting pay for a new hire or adjusting compensation for a current employee, employers must navigate a range of legal considerations. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub employment attorneys Meagan Bainbridge and Nikki Mahmoudi share key reminders to help employers stay compliant with California’s complex wage and hour laws.Continue Reading California Employment News: California Wage Compliance – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls

Some California cities have raised their local minimum wage above the state rate of $16.50. In this episode of California Employment News, Weintraub Tobin attorneys Nikki Mahmoudi and Chris Horsley cover key updates in cities like San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda.Continue Reading California Employment News: CA Local Minimum Wage Updates