The minimum wage rules for salaried (exempt) employees in California are changing on January 1, 2020. The labor department estimates the direct impact of the new rule will now make 1.3 million employees eligible for overtime. This change is expected to hit the retail and restaurant sectors hardest.
Read MoreA recent California court case clarified this confusion. This decision simplifies the calculation for California employers in that the premium payment is equal to one hour at the employee’s base hourly wage, NOT the regular rate of pay.
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