SCV Chamber To Hold Workshop For 2021 Employment Laws
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) has the answers for new business and employment laws going into effect in 2021.
2021 Employment Law: The Road to Compliance
We can’t overstate the importance of being aware of new employment laws. When a business violates a law there can be devastating consequences for that business. It is crucial to be current on what California is requiring from our businesses to operate this year.
Doing business in California is a challenge, but understanding the rules and regulations, as well as the best practices to comply with those requirements, is an absolute necessity for any business leader to make fully informed decisions.
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California employers operate under the most comprehensive Labor Code and legal regime in the Nation. The past year has challenged employers with unprecedented compliance during a global pandemic, which has already led to an influx of employment litigation. In addition to managing remote work forces in an ever-evolving regulatory climate, employers in 2021 will also be required to comply with a substantial number of legislative additions taking effect in the New Year. Below is a highlighted discussion of new employment law provisions soon to take effect:
California Minimum Wage Increase – January 1, 2021: The Statewide minimum wage will increase to $13.00 for employers with
Instead of cutting employees, Scalzitti is doing more of the work himself.
Many businesses across San Diego County are dealing with a rise in payroll expenses. Valentina in Encinitas was forced to cut its staff in December due to coronavirus restrictions. They don’t want to make any more staff cuts.
“We don’t want to go, Hey, the minimum wage is up, we’re going to get rid of people. That’s not what we’re about,” said Ricarco Zarate, Jr., Director of Operations at Valentina.
While there are concerns rising wages will hurt struggling businesses, worker advocates say higher wages will help San Diego’s economic recovery.
#BTColumn – Minimum wage blunder
Article by December 18, 2020
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today.
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Dr Derek Alleyne
It was predictable that Prime Minister Mottley would have jumped on what she calls opposition to her promise to have basic wage legislation by April. It has become part of the course to expect any voice dissenting from her dictates to receive some hasty, usually off point, response.
Ms Mottley finds it unbelievable that anyone would oppose the setting of a basic wage, and no matter how I searched no evidence of opposition to the basic wage was found.