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California’s 2025 Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50 Per Hour

HRWatchdog

On Thursday, August 1, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. per hour — on January 1, 2025. percent — to $16.50

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Reminder: Fast Food Employee $20/Hour Minimum Wage Starts April 1

HRWatchdog

Beginning April 1, 2024 , the minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees will increase to $20 per hour. Last year , when Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228 , it established a Fast Food Council, which will work to establish minimum wages, working hours and other working conditions for fast food restaurants.

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Fast Food Minimum Wage Also Affects Exempt Employee Salary

HRWatchdog

We are a fast food restaurant covered by the recent minimum wage law for fast food restaurant employees. Yes, the recent minimum wage law hike for fast food chain workers also has a substantial impact on the minimum salary required for exempt employees in the fast food industry. per month) to qualify as exempt.

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DIR FAQs Answer Top Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Questions

HRWatchdog

FAQ 16) When calculating the wages exempt from garnishment for a health care worker, what minimum hourly wage is applicable? FAQ 19) Does an employer covered by the new law have to post a new minimum wage or Industrial Welfare Commission order? Learn how to power your business with a CalChamber membership.

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California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Starts October 16

HRWatchdog

After several delays , the long-awaited California health care worker minimum wage law takes effect on October 16, 2024. As a refresher, the health care worker minimum wage covers 20 different types of health care facilities: A facility or other work site that is part of an integrated health care delivery system.

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2025 Licensed Physicians, Computer Professionals Rates

HRWatchdog

On January 1, 2025, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase — so employers need to make sure that these employees’ hourly rate is not less than the increased specified rates below in order to be exempt from overtime requirements. The 2025 rate changes reflect the 2.5

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10 HR Best Practices For Business Success in 2025

Analytics in HR

According to its proponents, certain bundles of HR activities support companies in reaching a competitive advantage regardless of the organizational setting or industry ( Redman & Wilkinson, 2009 ). HR has evolved considerably in the past decades and continues to do so. What do HR best practices entail, and why are they so important?