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On October 13, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 525 (CA SB 525), setting a new minimum wage standard for healthcare workers starting June 1, 2024. This wage increase addresses economic disparities within the healthcare sector and improves workers’ living standards. Wage increases will be phased in over the next several years and vary depending on various factors. Smaller and rural hospitals will have less substantial increases in the immediate term than larger metropolitan institutions.

In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, direct deposit fraud has emerged as a significant concern, and it is more common than you think. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, safeguarding your company’s payroll system is essential. 

Your business MUST now report ownership information to the federal government or face steep penalties. A significant shift has occurred in the waters of American businesses, in the heretofore vague reporting rules of ownership and control within corporations and LLCs.

As 2024 is just around the corner, it’s time to get a handle on some key changes in pay and labor laws heading our way. We’re looking at an uptick in the minimum wage and a shake-up in sick leave policies. Understanding these updates is essential not just for staying compliant, but also for creating a great place to work.

As a California employer, you’re no stranger to the evolving landscape of employee rights and benefits. Come January 1, 2024, the Golden State introduces yet another significant leave entitlement: reproductive loss leave. As your trusted partner in employee matters, we’re here to break down what this, and all new California labor law, means for your business.

Paying close attention to details in managing payroll and human resources can often make the difference between success and adversity for organizations. Unaddressed issues can snowball into serious complications like compliance problems, unexpected expenses, legal hurdles, and unhappy employees. 

The categorization of an employee as exempt or non-exempt is a critical decision for employers in California, impacting both the business and its employees. Understanding this distinction can feel complex, but it’s crucial in the realms of legal compliance, ethics, and strategic business planning. 

The push for pay transparency has been growing across the United States, with many states working to close the gender and racial pay gap. California leads the way, introducing new pay transparency laws in 2023 that require employers to share salary ranges in job postings. 

As data privacy becomes increasingly important, companies must start paying attention to it on behalf of their employees. Employers need to generate privacy statements and policies, informing employees about the information being collected, with whom it is shared, and why. 

California employers should be aware of the latest salary and diversity disclosure requirements when posting new jobs, as demographic and pay transparency requirements have recently been established by California legislation.