wage theft

$2 Million in Wage Judgments: San Diego Caregivers Worked 20-Hour Days for a Flat Rate

California's Labor Commissioner has issued about $2 million in wage judgments against a San Diego County care home operator. Live-in caregivers say they worked 20-hour days, six days a week, for a flat daily rate instead of hourly pay.

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.