In California, the minimum wage requirements for employers depend on the size of the employer and the location of the employees. As of January 1, 2021, the minimum wage for employers with 25 or fewer employees is $13 per hour, while the minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees is $14 per hour. However, some cities and counties in California have their own, higher minimum wage requirements.
For example, in Los Angeles, the minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees is currently $15 per hour, while in San Francisco, the minimum wage for all employers is currently $16.07 per hour.
There are some exemptions to California's minimum wage requirements. For example, certain types of employees, such as outside salespersons, apprentices under certain circumstances, and certain disabled workers, may be exempt from minimum wage requirements.
If an employer violates California's minimum wage requirements, they may be subject to penalties and damages, including paying back wages and other penalties. Employees who believe that their employer has violated California's minimum wage requirements may wish to seek legal advice and potentially file a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner.
In order to ensure compliance with California's minimum wage requirements, employers should regularly review their policies and practices to ensure that they are paying their employees at least the minimum wage required by law. Employers should also stay up-to-date on any changes and exemptions to California's minimum wage requirements in order to avoid potential legal issues.
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