misclassification

California's Minimum Wage Hits $17.40 in 2027 — And "Salaried" Still Does Not Mean No Overtime

California's minimum wage goes up to $17.40 an hour in 2027. The same change raises the salary line for overtime exemption to $72,384 a year — and neither a salary nor a job title takes away your right to overtime.

California Slams Costco, Ryder with $868K Misclassification Fine

California’s Labor Commissioner fined Costco, Ryder Last Mile, and subcontractor Mega Nice Trucking $868K for jointly misclassifying 58 delivery drivers and committing widespread wage theft, with most of the penalties going directly to workers. All three companies are appealing the citations.