Wage & Hour Developments
Wage & Hour Developments
The regulatory landscape, appetite for administrative agency enforcement, and judicial interpretations related to wage-and-hour issues are rapidly evolving. Our blog is a one-stop resource for federal- and state-level updates and analysis on wage-and-hour-related developments affecting employers. Subscribe 🡢
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2025 California Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50
The director of California’s Department of Finance has certified that the state’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per hour to $16.50 per hour for all employers as of January 1, 2025.
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California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22
In 2020, the California voters passed Proposition 22 (Prop 22). Prop 22 allows for the classification of app-based drivers (who meet certain conditions) as independent contractors rather than employees. As a result, many app-based drivers (implicated by Prop 22) are not covered by California's workers' compensation laws because such laws apply to employees and not independent contractors.
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Minimum Wage Increase and Other New Requirements for Renton Employers
The city of Renton, Washington, finalized rules to implement Initiative 23-02 on May 31, 2024. The initiative was approved by Renton voters in February 2024 and codified within Chapter 5-28 and Section 5-5-4 of the Renton Municipal Code (the Ordinance).
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Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed…Again…Until at Least October 15, 2024
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California New Agreement on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform
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Recent District of Arizona Opinions Divided Regarding Judicial Approval of Fair Labor Standards Act Settlements
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Minimum Wage in Certain California Localities to Increase July 1, 2024
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New York State Budget Brings Employment-Related Developments
The recent passage of the New York state budget brought with it a range of employment-related developments, as well as the notable omission of an expected change. These include the following:
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Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed Until July 1, 2024
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Washington, D.C., Wage Transparency Law Set to Take Effect
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Washington Expands Equal Pay Law To Cover All Protected Classes
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Substitute House Bill 1905 on March 28, 2024, broadening the scope of Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA).
Federal Wage Hour Watchdog Weighs in on Employers’ AI Use
Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems to monitor employee activities ranging from schedules and timecards to performance.
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Los Angeles County Approves Fair Workweek Ordinance
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California Supreme Court Permits Good Faith Belief Defense on Wage Statement Violations
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US Department of Labor Increases Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on April 23, 2024, increasing the minimum salary and compensation thresholds for certain overtime exemptions (the Final Rule) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule has a stated effective date of July 1, 2024.