Los Angeles hospitality employers should be aware of an update regarding the Hotel Worker Training Ordinance.
The City has released its list of Certified Public Housekeeping Training Organizations (PHTOs), and beginning December 1, 2025, covered hotels must provide paid public
Recently, in Mora v. C.E. Enterprises, Inc., the California Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s decision in favor of an auto dealership alleged to have used an improper “piece rate” or “flag hours” compensation model.
Two former service technicians
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a new Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county. Similar to the City of Los Angeles and West Hollywood ordinances, the ordinance sets forth additional obligations
State Minimum Wage
On January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour.
Local Minimum Wage
Also on January 1, 2026, several local municipalities will increase their minimum wage rates. Local jurisdictions are allowed to
Each year, California’s minimum wage rises, but along with hourly workers’ wages increasing, so too does the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime. For an employee to be exempt from overtime under California law, their job must
Senate Bill (SB) 596 represents asignificant development for California general acute care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, and special hospitals. Governor Newsom signed SB 596 into law on October 13, 2025, amending California’s Health and Safety Code § 1280.3 to expand
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a lawsuit against the state of California seeking to block a new law that would allow the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to take on responsibilities traditionally handled by the NLRB.
The City of San Diego’s hospitality industry is ushering in substantial changes in wage requirements. The City Council has passed an ordinance establishing a new minimum wage schedule for employees at hotels, amusement parks, and event centers. If you are
On October 13, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 20, which amends the Labor Code to target occupational exposure to crystalline silica in the artificial stone fabrication industry, introducing new definitions, exposure controls, training, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms.
