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.
Local Exceptions Minimum WageTipped Wage San Mateo (county) $17.46 $17.46 Santa Clara $18.20 $18.20 Santa Monica $17.27 $17.27 Santa Rosa $17.87 $17.8747 more rows
Alongside establishing a first-in-the nation Fast Food Council, the state raised the minimum wage for California fast food workers to $20/hour effective April 1, 2024. The $20 minimum wage represents a $4 increase, making it the largest minimum wage increase in recent U.S. history.
Some 25 Bay Area cities raised their minimum wages this year. A host of new laws went into effect in California Wednesday, including a statewide minimum wage boost to $16.50 an hour.
Local Exceptions Minimum WageTipped Wage San Mateo (county) $17.46 $17.46 Santa Clara $18.20 $18.20 Santa Monica $17.27 $17.27 Santa Rosa $17.87 $17.8747 more rows
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All workers have rights on the job. In California, workers are protected by labor laws. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Once you are hired, you have rights.
California labor laws are renowned for their comprehensive nature, providing many employee protections. However, they primarily apply to individuals who perform work within the state's borders. This includes individuals who physically work in California, regardless of their residency or the location of their employer.
Contrary to Oracle's assertions, the California Labor Code is clearly intended to apply to work done in California by nonresidents. The California Supreme Court has concluded that California's employment laws govern all work performed within the state, regardless of the residence or domicile of the worker.
All workers have rights on the job. In California, workers are protected by labor laws. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Once you are hired, you have rights.