Today (April 4, 2016) California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 3, raising California’s minimum wage to $15 by 2023. Under that law, minimum wage in the state of California (currently $10.00 per hour) will increase as follows: Beginning date Small employer (1-25 employees) Large employer (26 or more employees) January 1, 2017 $10.00 $10.50 January … Continue Reading
Spokane, Washington has become the next city to pass a paid sick leave law. On January 26, 2016, the Spokane City Council overrode the Mayor’s veto of ORD C35300 [pdf] (originally passed by the Council on January 11). The new law will become effective on January 1, 2017. The law states that it applies to … Continue Reading
As 2015 draws to a close, our final state law round-up will provide information about minimum wage increases taking effect in 2016, some recent developments on the local sick leave law front, and other issues to take note of heading into 2016. 2016 State and Local Minimum Wage Rates With the federal minimum wage still … Continue Reading
Early this week, the Pittsburgh City Controller’s Office launched a new section on its website containing resources for employers, including regulations, required postings, and an FAQ section regarding the city’s paid sick leave ordinance [pdf], passed in August. Under the ordinance, starting on January 11, 2016, employers must grant employees working in Pittsburgh 1 hour … Continue Reading
As noted by our post earlier this week, California’s paid sick leave requirement under the Healthy Workplace Act begins on July 1, 2015. Not to be outdone, California’s neighbor to the north also recently passed legislation requiring paid sick leave. This was signed into law by Oregon’s democratic governor on June 22, 2015. Under Oregon’s … Continue Reading
Yes, in a case of first impression, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed that a pre-eligibility request for post-eligibility leave may serve as a viable basis for interference and retaliation claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Pereda v. Brookdale Senior Living Cmtys., Inc., 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 492 (11th Cir. Fla. Jan. 10, 2012). Plaintiff … Continue Reading
California’s governor recently approved almost two dozen new employment-related laws. Employers with any employees in California should consider whether the laws will impact their business operations. Those most likely to appreciably affect employers will be summarized in this three part series: Senate Bill 299 and Assembly Bill 592: Additional Pregnancy Disability and Leave-Related Protections (Both … Continue Reading