At the end of June, Gov. Gavin Newsom paused the California health care worker minimum wage due to budget concerns. The bill was delayed until certain state budget circumstances occurred, which happened on Oct. 1. The minimum wage for health care workers took effect Oct. 16.
To assist with the implementation of the new minimum wage, the California Labor Commissioner has published a FAQ page on the law.
The FAQ includes information about the following:
- Who is covered by the law.
- The schedule for increases based on the size and type of facility.
- Notices to employees.
The FAQ also links to the required Health Care Minimum Wage Supplement to the minimum wage order.
Employers should also look beyond the new law to derivative issues such as wage compression, employee morale, and management training regarding how to communicate complex compensation issues.
Jonathan A. Siegel is an attorney with Jackson Lewis in Orange County, Calif. Allen F. Acosta is an attorney with Jackson Lewis in Los Angeles. © 2024 Jackson Lewis. All rights reserved. Reposted with permission.
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