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California Minimum Wage Rises to $16.90 in 2026, Raising the Exempt Salary Threshold
On January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage for employers not operating fast food establishments will increase to $16.90 per hour, and the minimum salary for exempt employees will therefore rise to $5,857 per month (equivalent to $70,304 per year). Fast-food...
Understanding California Employer Rounding Time: Recent Legal Developments
For a long time, the rule in California was that employers could legally round employee time punches to the nearest five minutes, one-tenth or one-quarter of an hour. However, two recent Court of Appeal decisions have questioned that long-standing rule. First, in...
California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program
The application window has opened only until June 29th, this Thursday, for the California Small Business and Nonprofit COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program. Qualified organizations with 26-49 employees who paid supplemental sick leave during 2022...
Harnessing Technology: Five Key Strategies for HR
One Minute Update: Imagine a future where your HR department is more efficient, inclusive, and strategic. That future is here, thanks to technology. Today, I'd like to share five key areas where technology helps transform HR operations. Firstly, let's talk about...