Governor Newsom Signs New Bills Into Law Impacting California Employers
Earlier this week and, in some instances, earlier this past summer, California Governor Newsom signed into law several bills that will take effect on January 1, 2026. This legal update provides a summary of some of the laws that will impact California employers.
Mid-Year Industry and Locality Minimum Wage Increases for Nonexempt Employees Effective July 1, 2025
Although state-wide minimum wage increases typically occur at the beginning of each calendar year, employers in some industries and localities are subject to mid-year minimum wage increases effective July 1, 2025. This week’s legal update provides information regarding those changes..