Californians aren’t the only ones who will see a boost in the minimum wage come January 1. During the Nov. 7, 2006 elections held across the nation, voters in six states approved measures to raise their minimum wage rates. Ohio and Colorado voters approved increases to $6.85, Arizona voters approved a minimum wage of $6.75, voters in Nevada approved a $6.15 rate, while Missouri and Montana residents voted for increases to $6.50 and $6.15, respectively.
For more information on how to get ready for the California minimum wage hike, see the online article in the October 2006 issue of the California Employer Advisor.
The HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law, explains everything you need to know to stay in compliance with the state’s complex and ever-changing rules, laws, and regulations in this area. Coverage on bonuses, meal and rest breaks, overtime, alternative workweeks, final paychecks, and more.
Additional Resources:
History of California Minimum Wage Industrial Welfare Commission
Minimum Wage Order, Industry Wage Orders Industrial Welfare Commission