Complying with California’s multiple wage and hour laws is essential to avoid exposure and potential litigation. As many California employers know well, minimum wage is a highly litigated area of the state's wage and hour law. As such, staying up to date with changes to minimum wage law is critical.
Beginning on July 1, 2025, several California localities are set to increase their minimum wage. Employers in these localities should review and update their policies and practices to comply with the scheduled increases. These localities and increases include the following:
The minimum wage in other California localities, such as Alameda County, is also set to increase on July 1, 2025.
- courtesy of Mark Smith, Advocate, California Builders Alliance