Minimum Wage Increases for 2025 As the new year approaches, we want to remind you of the changes in the minimum wage rates. Statewide Minimum Wage. On January 1, 2025, the state minimum wage rate will increase from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. There are 39 cities and...
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Employers Beware: Exempt Salary Increase as Minimum Wages Increase
Employers Beware: Exempt Salary Increase as Minimum Wages Increase by Doug Larsen of Fishman, Larsen, & Callister Minimum Wage Increase in 2022 On January 1, 2022, California will hit its goal of $15 per hour minimum wage for businesses with 26 or more employees....
What are wage and hour claims?
The term “wage and hour claims” can be confusing, seeing as it covers such a wide array of violations. To help California employers gain a better understanding of wage and hour law, Fishman, Larsen & Callister has put together this concise overview on the topic....
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Culture is a Compliance Tool Part 3: Leading With Facts, Not Fear
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More HR Wisdom from Hollywood Drama
What We Can Learn From the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni Saga In January 2025, when news was breaking about Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, we saw an important lesson for HR managers about navigating the resignation of potentially toxic...
2026 HR Checklist: Steps to Start the New Year Right
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Real Talk, Real Growth: The Case for Honest Feedback
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