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2006 California Legislation
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This information is intended to be a summary of legislation passed this year by the California State Legislature and signed by the Governor that can potentially impact employee management. It is offered for education purposes only and is subject to change without notice. It should not be construed as legal advice. If further information is needed, please contact competent legal counsel.
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Data offered as of October 3, 2006. Subject to change without notice.
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Minimum Wage
(AB 1835) Asby. Lieber, Leno & Koretz |
Increases the minimum wage for California to $7.50 per hour effective on and after January 1, 2007, and to $8.00 per hour effective on and after January 1, 2008.
It also requires the Department of Industrial Relations to adjust upwards the permissible meals and lodging credits by the same percentage as the increases in the minimum wage and to amend and republish the Industrial Welfare Commission's wage orders to be consistend with this law.
It also requires every employer to post the new rates as of their effective dates.
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Chaptered. Labor Code Chapter 1182.12-1182.13
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Employee Wages in Motion Picture Industry
(AB 3051); Asby. Koretz |
Provides that an employee who is engaged in the production or broadcasting of motion pictures, whose employment terminates, whether by discharge, lay off, resignation, completion of employment, or otherwise, is entitled to receive payment of the wages earned and unpaid at the time of termination by the next regular payday.
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Chaptered. Labor Code Chapter 201.5
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