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What’s new?
Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage rate increased to $16.50 per hour. The Meals and Lodging Credits increased by the same percentage as the increase in the minimum wage.
Notice to Employees – Injuries Caused by Work
An employee may consult a licensed attorney to advise them of their workers’ compensation rights. In most instances, attorney’s fees are paid from the injured employee’s recovery. Posting date: 10/2024.
Whistleblowers are Protected
An employee who does not engage in a protected activity, but their employer believes they did or will in the future, is perceived to be a whistleblower and is protected. In addition to other remedies, an employer who retaliates against a whistleblower is subject to civil monetary penalties. Posting revised: 1/14/25.
California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
The law prohibits discrimination and harassment based on:
- Race, including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle.
- A single protected characteristic or a combination of two or more protected characteristics.
- An employee’s status, or their family member’s status, as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and certain other types of violence.
- Posting date: January 2025.
Family Care & Medical Leave & Pregnancy Disability Leave
- Employees who are on leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) may be eligible for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits. A link is provided for more information.
- If an employee, who is disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, is also eligible for CFRA leave, they have the right to take both pregnancy disability leave (PDL) and CFRA leave related to the birth of their child.
- Posting date: January 2025.
Your Rights and Obligations as a Pregnant Employee
An employee who is pregnant, has a pregnancy-related medical condition, or is recovering from childbirth may:
- If CFRA eligible, take CFRA leave to bond with a new child or for the employee’s own or a family member’s serious health condition (not related to pregnancy).
- Be eligible for Employment Development Department benefit programs, including state disability insurance and PFL benefits.
- Posting date: January 2025.
What’s next?
If you already ordered your 2025 California All-On-One Posters or Mobile Poster Paks, you’re all set! There are no new changes and there is no need to order again.
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