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CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE RATES FOR 2023

January 1, 2023, the California state minimum wage will be $15.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.

OUT-OF-POCKET PROCEDURE Business Expense Reimbursement Policy

Californialawrequires employers to reimburse employees for all necessary work-related expenses. Courts broadly interpret this law to fully protect workers from being forced to cover their employers' operating costs.

TIME OFF MOURNING California Requires Bereavement Leave

Assembly Bill (AB) 1949, effective January 1, 2023, requires private employers of five or more people and all public employers to provide five days of bereavement leave to employees upon the death of a child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, domestic partner, or parent-in-law.

HANDBOOK HELPER EPISODE 15 SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE Social Media Policy

Starting with well-drafted policy, employers should clearly define acceptable and unacceptable social media usage to ensure employees do not impermissibly disclose confidential company information, infringe third party intellectual property rights, or harass and discriminate against others.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2023 Covering Employment Legal Essentials and New Workplace Laws

Now's the time to secure your spot for our virtual sessions on "what's new" in California employment law for 2023.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2023 TOTAL TRANSPARENCY

Currently,Labor Code 432.3requires employers to provide the pay scale, i.e., the range of hourly or salary rates, to an applicant if requested after an initial interview.

THREE-PEAT PLUS ONE!

For the fourth year running, Law Offices of Timothy Bowles is Best of Pasadena's best law firm. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported us. We are pleased to continue to provide experienced and trustworthy guidance to business navigating the difficulties of California employment law.

WHAT'S NEW IN 2023 COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROFESSIONALS OVERTIME EXEMPTION RATES

California Labor Code section 515.5exempts certain computer software professionals from overtime compensation upon receipt of specified minimum compensation.

CAUTIONARY TALE EPISODE 60"LIENING" ON EMPLOYERS

The car wash industry is a frequent target of the Labor Commissioner. A 2017enforcement actionagainst Classic Castle Car Wash, Inc. (Classic Castle), owner of two car washes in Long Beach, ultimately resulted in a judgment of $282,000 for unpaid overtime, minimum wage, reporting time, liquidated damages and waiting time penalties in 2020.