New laws include bans on discrimination in captive audience meetings, new independent contractor requirements, expanded leave rights for victims of violence, and new sick leave rules for agricultural workers.
What is the minimum wage in California? Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage is $16.50 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage specific to an industry or a locality.
Burien, WA. As of January 2025, the minimum wage for employees of large employers in Burien, Wash. Tukwila, WA. As of January 2025, the minimum wage in Tukwila is $21.10 per hour for large employers and $20.10 for mid-sized employers. Renton, WA. Seattle, WA. SeaTac, WA.
California Minimum Wage 2025 Effective DateLarge Employers (26+ Employees)Small Employers (25 or fewer Employees) January 1, 2024 $16.00 $16.00 January 1, 2025 $16.50 $16.50
File a wage claim and learn about labor rights. Report labor law violations. File a retaliation or discrimination complaint. You may call 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636), or visit the office nearest you – search by alphabetical listing of cities, locations, and communities.
There is no minimum shift requirement or minimum hour requirement for part-time or full-time employees. The 4-hour rule refers to minimum compensation in certain circumstances. These include on-call or scheduled-to-work employees who receive inadequate notice that they do not have any work for their shift.
Meal Break Obligations In California. You cannot employ someone for a work period of more than five hours without providing an unpaid, off-duty meal period of at least 30 minutes. The first meal period must be provided no later than the end of the employee's fifth hour of work.
If you wish to report a widespread violation of labor law by your employer or a violation affecting multiple employees, please contact LETF via phone, online lead referral form or email: Call the LETF Public hotline anytime: 855 297 5322. Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form. Email us at letf@dir.ca.
Many investigations are initiated by complaints, which are confidential. The name of the complainant, the nature of the complaint, and whether a complaint exists may not be disclosed.
File a wage claim and learn about labor rights. Report labor law violations. File a retaliation or discrimination complaint. You may call 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636), or visit the office nearest you – search by alphabetical listing of cities, locations, and communities.