• A guide to California’s Wage Law

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  Oct 6

  

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  Every state in the United States have different wage laws. In California, the current law sets a higher minimum wage rate than waht the federal law requires. And because of this, California has a dual coverage. It simply means that the state is subject to the federal and state’s minimum wage requirement. In the case of conflict, a stricter standard that will benefit the employee most will be followed.

  Minimum wage law Exemption

  There are employees who are exempted from the California minimum wage law. It covers outside salespersons. They pertain to individuals who are the parent, spouse, or child of the employer and apprentices. There is also an exemption for learners. They are to be paid not less than 85% of the minimum wage during their first 160 hours in some type of occupation. The physically and mentally disabled are also included in the exemption. In connection with that, non profit organizations like for example, a rehabilitation center which employs disabled workers are included in the exemption. They must be issued with special licenses which authorizes employment at a wage less than the legal minimum wage.

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