Category: Compensation
DIR Releases 2023 Hourly Rates for Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians
Every year around October, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) releases new rates for the computer software employees exemption and the licensed physicians and surgeons exemption. Last…
2023 Social Security Taxable Wage Base Announced
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that the 2023 Social Security taxable wage base will increase to $160,200 from $147,000. This means that in…
5 New California Labor Laws Employers Should Start Preparing For
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five new labor laws employers…
New California Law Expands Pay Scale Disclosure, Pay Data Reporting Requirements
On September 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1162, which requires employers to make pay scales available to job applicants and employees as well…
Company BBQ: Factors to Consider Before Sending Invites to Employees
We are having an offsite company barbecue this summer. What should I consider before hosting this event? Employer-sponsored social events are a great way to…
Ninth Circuit Requests Help From CA Supreme Court Again
On July 8, 2022, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals certified three questions to the California Supreme Court to assist it with ruling whether a…
Reminders When Hiring Interns, Minors for the Summer
Schools statewide are letting out for the summer, which means thousands of high school and college students will be looking for summer jobs and internships…
Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases on July 1
On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for the second half of 2022. Although this…
CA Supreme Court Rules Meal, Rest Break Premiums Are Wages
On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court handed down another employee-friendly opinion, ruling that premium pay for missed meal and rest periods are wages…
Review Expense Reimbursement Policies for Relevance to Remote Work
When the pandemic started, we sent many of our employees home to work remotely. Should we have a policy regarding reimbursement of their expenses? Note:…
