by Cynthia Elkins | Jun 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again… the July 1 increase to minimum wage in many cities and counties. LOS ANGELES CITY LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE Effective July 1, 2025 the Los Angeles City minimum wage rate will increase from the current rate of $17.28 to $17.87. The City...
by Cynthia Elkins | May 1, 2025 | News
In a recent California Court of Appeals ruling, the Court held that a mutually agreed upon meal period waiver entered into between the employee and employer, in advance (or prospectively), is valid, as long as certain conditions are met. Significance of Court’s Ruling...
by Cynthia Elkins | Apr 12, 2025 | News
All new employees must complete an USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form at time of hire to verify their identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. The new hire must present their employer with...
by Cynthia Elkins | Feb 20, 2025 | News
NEW CALIFORNIA CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENT POSTERS FOR 2025 The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) (Formerly DFEH) has published the following updated posters for 2025. FMLA/PREGNANCY This notice must be posted and must also be given to an employee who is seeking...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jan 30, 2025 | News
CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT ISSUES FAQ’s As Los Angles and many other counties face the devastation resulting from the recent wildfires, the Labor Commissioner’s office (the DLSE) has published a Frequently Asked Questions website to provide...
