Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025. The July 1 increase updates the present annual salary threshold of $35,568 based on the methodology used by the prior administration in the 2019 overtime rule update.
The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire.
In California, employers are prohibited from withholding an entire paycheck for any reason. However, they may withhold certain amounts for valid reasons.
What to do when there's not enough work for employees Invest in skill development and training. Encourage communication and feedback. Take a break. Implement effective workload management. 2024 State of the Workplace Report.