Top 10 California Employment Law Updates for 2022

January 31, 2022
Top 10 California Employm…

In many cases, what originates in California moves East quickly. Employers should at least be aware of the charges in California, and how those changes could affect every employer.

  • Minimum Wage Increases
  • New Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft (AB 1003)
  • Meal and Rest Period Premiums Must be Paid at the “Regular Rate” rather than at the base pay
  • Amended COVID-19 notice requirements
  • Record retention requirements expanded
  • Employer’s ability to negotiate employee confidentiality in settlements agreements
  • New California Employee Privacy Rights

Employers must be aware of the law changes on a local, state and national level, and policies and procedures must be reviewed and revised accordingly.

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