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The federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently released a final rule that increases the salary thresholds for three federal white-collar overtime exemptions (executive, professional and administrative) under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). California...

Fisher Phillips June 25, 2024   A new heat illness standard for indoor work areas will affect California employers as soon as this summer. The new rule applies to all indoor work areas where the temperature reaches 82 degrees, which presents numerous challenges...

Several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions should be prepared for these new mid-year local minimum wage rates going into effect. Effective July...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which will take effect on June 18, 2024. The PWFA mandates that employers, with 15 or more employees, must offer reasonable accommodations...

Effective June 1, 2024, minimum wage for healthcare providers with 10,000 or more full-time equivalent employees will increase: $23 per hour from 6/1/24 to 5/31/25 $24 per hour from 6/1/25 to 5/31/26 $25 per hour from 6/1/26 until annually adjusted Hospitals $18 per...

Attention, California employers: You only have until May 8 to report last year’s pay data to the state, and you need a plan of action in order to comply with this stringent law. The good news is that the state published detailed FAQs to help guide employers through...

Insights 4.16.24 A finalized rule released by the EEOC April 15 will require employers to accommodate applicants and workers who need time off or other workplace modifications for an abortion procedure or recovery. That is the most significant of several key...

This is an overview of the California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), which amended Labor Code section 6401.7 to require employers to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan. Starting July 1, 2024, employers in California must establish, implement, and...

Employee termination in California is not easy, one wrong step can lead to significant legal repercussions. Employers often misunderstand the concept of at-will employment; while at-will employment provides some flexibility, it is also bounded by many legal...

Beginning April 1, 2024, the minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees will increase to $20 per hour. Fast food restaurant employers must ensure they’re not only paying all employees accurately but also posting the required notices in each business location and...