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California Expands CalWARN Requirements

11/06/25

Covered employers must include additional information in a notice that is required before they may order a mass layoff, relocation, or termination at a covered establishment.
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California Clarifies Duty to Reimburse Employees for Business Expenses

11/06/25

California has enacted legislation that clarifies that the duty of an employer to reimburse their employees for business expenses also applies to the use of a vehicle owned by an employee and used by that employee in the discharge of their duties.

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California Clarifies Definition of 'Pay Scale' for Disclosure Requirement

11/06/25

California has enacted legislation that clarifies the definition of “pay scale” under the state’s requirement to disclose compensation information to applicants and employees.
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California Increases Minimum Pay Requirements for 2026

10/02/25

The general minimum wage in California will increase from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour on Jan.  1, 2026. The change is a result of an annual adjustment for inflation and will also affect the minimum salary required to be classified as exempt from overtime under state law.
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California - City of Los Angeles Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Now in Effect

10/02/25

 City of Los Angeles Ordinance 188610, which raises the minimum wage to $22.50 for employees working at hotels with 60 or more rooms was originally slated to go into effect on July 1, 2025.

However, business groups launched a referendum campaign to overturn Ordinance 188610 so the implementation of the new pay rate of $22.50 (up from $21.01) was put on hold pending the outcome of the petition effort.
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California - Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Minimum Wage Put on Hold

08/07/25

The Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced that a referendum petition has been filed challenging Ordinance No. 188610 which raised the minimum wage for Los Angeles hotel and airport workers.
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California - Los Angeles County, CA Adopts ‘Predictable Scheduling’ Ordinance for Retail Industry

03/06/25

Los Angeles County, California has enacted an ordinance that will require large employers in the retail sector to follow certain scheduling practices. The ordinance takes effect July 1, 2025
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California Wildfires: Tax Relief

02/06/2025

The IRS has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began Jan. 7, 2025. The California Employment Development Department has also announced relief.
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Massachusetts Expands Sick Leave Requirement

12/05/24

Massachusetts has enacted legislation that will entitle employees to use sick leave to address the employee’s or their spouse’s needs related to pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption or surrogacy. The change takes effect Nov. 21, 2024.
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California Limits When Employers Can Require Driver’s Licenses

12/05/24

California has enacted legislation that restricts employers from including in a job posting or advertisement that a candidate must have a driver’s license. The restriction is the result of enactment of Senate Bill 1100 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.

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