Three employees in a commercial kitchen review information on a tablet. The woman in a blue shirt primarily interacts with the device, while a man and a woman, both in aprons, look on. Fresh vegetables are on the counter. Food handler cards and training are an employer expense in California.

Minimum Wage Reimbursement

Food Handler Cards Aren’t an Employee Expense—A Reminder for Employers

Most California food service employers are familiar with the requirement that employees hold a California…

Joe RoseJanuary 23, 2026

A man in a suit stands behind bars in an office setting, looking pensively at the camera. The background features bookshelves and a desk, suggesting a formal environment. The image may represent themes related to "Stay or Pay" Training Repayment Agreement Provisions Prohibited in California by AB 692.

Employment Contracts

“Stay or Pay” Is Out: What California’s AB 692 Means Starting January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, California law limits the use of so-called “stay or pay” provisions…

Joe RoseJanuary 23, 2026

Class Action PAGA Settlement

Individual Wage-and-Hour Settlements (The Merchant of Tennis v. Superior Court)

In January 2026, the California Court of Appeal issued a published decision with implications for…

Joe RoseJanuary 20, 2026

A man with a clipboard wearing an apron organizes jars on shelves in a grocery store. The image highlights grocery retail work, relevant to discussions about California minimum wage 2026 as wages may affect those in such employment.

Minimum Wage

California Statewide Minimum Wage Increases to $16.90 on January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, California’s statewide minimum wage increases to $16.90 per hour. This increase…

Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026

A woman using a welding torch while wearing protective gear and a brown leather jacket in a workshop, with a man standing behind her, also in safety gear. The setting illustrates skilled trades, relevant to discussions of the California Equal Pay Act statute of limitations.

Equal Pay Act

California Expands Statute of Limitations and Recovery Period for Equal Pay Act Claims Under SB 642

California has significantly expanded the time frame for bringing and recovering on Equal Pay Act…

Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026

A young woman holding a coffee cup sits at a table with a phone in front of her, smiling. Behind her is a bulletin board displaying updates about California Paid Sick Leave, including informational posters and a calendar.

Paid Sick Leave

California Employers Must Update Paid Sick Leave Posters

California’s paid sick leave law continues to evolve, and employers need to take note of…

Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026

A farmworker in a blue vest and gloves harvests crops in a large green field under cloudy skies. This image relates to California SB 294 Know Your Rights notice requirements for agricultural workers, effective January 1, 2026.

Labor Commissioner

California Employers Face New “Know Your Rights” Notice Obligations Under SB 294 Effective January 1, 2026

Beginning January 1, 2026, California employers are subject to new employee notice obligations under Senate…

Joe RoseJanuary 6, 2026

Two young boys work in a textile factory, standing on machinery with spools of thread. One boy wears a cap, while the other has bare feet, both focused on operating the equipment in a historical setting.

Child Labor FLSA

Children Working at Bibb Mill No. 1

The photograph was taken in January 1909 at Bibb Mill No. 1 in Macon, Georgia.…

Joe RoseJanuary 3, 2026

A group of eleven workers sitting on a steel beam high above a city skyline, eating lunch. They are in work attire, including hats and aprons, with some holding newspapers. The city below features tall buildings and a hazy background.

Uncategorized

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper

The photograph was taken on September 20, 1932, at a time when work in America…

Joe RoseJanuary 3, 2026

A woman wearing a yellow safety vest and ear protection stands in an industrial workspace. She looks towards the camera, with machinery and sparks in the background. This image relates to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and employee rights.

CFRA

The California Family Rights Act: Understanding Employee Leave Rights and Employer Obligations

The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is one of several employee leave laws, imposing detailed…

Joe RoseJanuary 3, 2026

WORKPLACE WIRE

Food Handler Cards Aren’t an Employee Expense—A Reminder for Employers

“Stay or Pay” Is Out: What California’s AB 692 Means Starting January 1, 2026

Individual Wage-and-Hour Settlements (The Merchant of Tennis v. Superior Court)

California Statewide Minimum Wage Increases to $16.90 on January 1, 2026

California Expands Statute of Limitations and Recovery Period for Equal Pay Act Claims Under SB 642

California Employers Must Update Paid Sick Leave Posters

California Employers Face New “Know Your Rights” Notice Obligations Under SB 294 Effective January 1, 2026

Children Working at Bibb Mill No. 1

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper

The California Family Rights Act: Understanding Employee Leave Rights and Employer Obligations

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