Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective January 1, 2019, California’s minimum hourly wage goes up to $12.00 for large employers, and many local minimum wages will go higher still. Don’t forget that the statewide change will affect salary thresholds for white collar exemptions, as well.
Effective January 1, as New Year’s bells toll, California’s minimum hourly wage will increase to $12.00 for employers
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Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Legislature has introduced a new bipartisan bill, AB 1870, that would give all employees—not just those claiming sexual harassment—three years to file DFEH complaints of unlawful discrimination, instead of the one year provided by current law.
More time to report discrimination
With the #MeToo movement sweeping the nation, California legislators are introducing bills aimed at giving
Continue Reading #Time’s Up? Not Yet, For Harassment Claims
Seyfarth Synopsis: Countless California employers have found that veterans make outstanding employees. As we approach the Veterans Day holiday, read on for a list of the benefits of hiring veterans, as well as helpful resources for veterans seeking employment. We further discuss some state and federal job protections for employees who are in the military.
Why Hire a Vet?
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