Ensure Compliance New CA WVPP Rule and Minimum Wage Changes

New CA Labor Code § 6401.9 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) Rule Goes Into Effect on July 1, 2024

This is a reminder that the new WVPP rule will go into effect on July 1, 2024. All California employers must implement a comprehensive WVPP to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. Key components of the WVPP should include procedures for:

• Conducting assessments of workplace violence.
• Developing protocols for responding to incidents of workplace violence.
• Providing training to employees on identifying and preventing workplace violence.
• Maintaining records of workplace violence incidents and training.

Please ensure that your business is in compliance with Labor Code § 6401.9 by the July 1, 2024 deadline. If you need assistance, please contact the firm’s Employment Law department for guidance.

California local minimum wage increases, effective July 1, 2024.

California employers with workers in the following areas must be ready for the new mid-year local minimum wage increases taking effect:

• Alameda: $17.00/hour.
• Berkeley: $18.67/hour.
• Emeryville: $19.36/hour.
• Fremont: $17.30/hour.
• Los Angeles City: $17.28/hour.
• Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas): $17.27/hour.
• Malibu: $17.27/hour.
• Milpitas: $17.70/hour.
• Pasadena: $17.50/hour.
• San Francisco: $18.67/hour.
• Santa Monica: $17.27/hour.

The increased wages are applicable only to hours worked starting July 1, 2024. It’s essential to verify where your employees, including remote workers, are located to determine if the local minimum wage laws apply. Please review and adjust your employees’ hourly wage rates by July 1 to ensure compliance.