2027 California Minimum Wage Increasing to $17.40/Hour
On July 31, 2026, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that California’s minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour for…
From the Experts: What to Do When Firing an Employee Who Refuses to Come to Office
We have an employee who was suspended pending an investigation, and we plan to terminate him today. We have his final paycheck at the office…
DOL Opinion Letters Address Commuting, Remote Work
On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued two new opinion letters addressing how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to…
Demystify California’s Complex Leave Laws at CalChamber’s Virtual Seminar
Managing employees’ leaves of absence in California is rarely straightforward. With numerous state and federal leave laws that often overlap — and new requirements added…
California Adds Federal Arbitration Act Exclusions to State Law
On June 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2155, which changes California law governing the enforceability of arbitration agreements. This bill amends the…
From the Experts: Reproductive Loss Leave — Types of Qualifying Events
Our California employee has requested time off from work after their spouse recently experienced a miscarriage. What types of leave might he be eligible for?…
From the Experts: Expense Reimbursements — Why Employers Must Pay Late Claims
We have a manager who is always late submitting his expense reports, in violation of company policy. This week, he submitted a request for mileage…
New CRD ‘Disability Accommodations at Work’ Fact Sheet
Recently, California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) released a “Disability Accommodations at Work” fact sheet, providing guidance on workplace protections for workers with disabilities, including an…
IRS Mileage Rates Increased Again on July 1
On July 13, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a rare midyear increase to the optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate…
2026 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper: Download Yours Free
Midway through 2026, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! Many California laws take effect…
