The California Minimum Wage Increase: An Overview

Here are some important facts to help your business stay compliant as California's minimum wage increases:

The 2008 California Minimum Wage Increase and
Hourly Employees
As of January 1, 2008, California state minimum wage is raised from $7.50 to $8.00 per hour according to SB1835, signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on September 12, 2007.

The 2008 California Minimum Wage Increase and
Salaried Employees
For exempt executive, administrative and professional employees, the minimum salary has been increased to $2,773.33 per month ($33,280 per year) from $2,600 per month ($31,200 per year) as of Jan 1, 2008.

Required Posters for Employers
Even though the California state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, employers must post both federal and California State minimum wage posters. Order your copies of the new California Employer Posters from CalBizCentral today. Don't forget to order a Spanish copy if any of your employees are Spanish-speaking.

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