Curated Content: Wage and Hour

Harvard Study Shows Increased Fast Food Wages Do Not Reduce Hours

Harvard Study Shows Increased Fast Food Wages Do Not Reduce Hours

California has long been a leader in advancing worker protections, and its fast food industry is no exception. A recent

California’s Computer Professional Exemption Minimum Compensation to Increase in 2025

California’s Computer Professional Exemption Minimum Compensation to Increase in 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, California employers who classify computer software professionals as exempt from overtime under Section 515.5 of the

California Bans Subminimum Wages for Disabled Adults

California Bans Subminimum Wages for Disabled Adults

In a landmark move aimed at promoting equality and fairness in the workplace, California has officially banned subminimum wages for

Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Rights

Healthcare Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Rights

On October 16, 2024, California’s new healthcare minimum wage increase officially went into effect, significantly raising wages for many healthcare

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Appeal by Uber and Lyft in Back Pay Case

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Appeal by Uber and Lyft in Back Pay Case

In a significant legal victory for California workers, the U.S. Supreme Court recently denied appeals by Uber and Lyft, allowing

Freelance Worker Protection Act: What It Means for California

Freelance Worker Protection Act: What It Means for California

On January 1, 2025, California will enter a new era of protections for freelance workers with the implementation of the

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