Seyfarth Synopsis:  Santa Monica has amended its Minimum Wage Ordinance to postpone implementation of its paid sick leave entitlements, now starting January 1, 2017 instead of July 1, 2016, and create a two phase implementation process for both small and large employers.

Like many a trip to the beach, the journey of the paid sick leave portion of Santa Monica’s
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By Joshua Seidman

Last week, San Diego became the latest jurisdiction to catch the paid sick leave and minimum wage bug that has been spreading throughout the country in 2014.  Specifically, on Monday, July 28, 2014, the San Diego City Council gave final approval to the City of San Diego Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance (the “Ordinance”). While
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