California Minimum Wage Law

What is the minimum wage in Californa?

As of January 1, 2008, the Califoria minimum hourly wage is $8.00 an hour. Under California law, this is generally the lowest wage employers are allowed to pay their employees.

Unfortunately, some employers do not follow this law and pay their California employees much less than they are owed. At Girard Gibbs, our employment lawyers represent California workers who were not paid the wages they earned.

Federal vs. California minimum wage - which law applies?

Employees are entitled to benefits of the law that provides the highest minimum wage. As the California minimum wage is currently higher than the federal minimum wage, most California employees are entitled to an minimum wage of $8.00 an hour.

I'm a tipped employee - what are my rights?

Unlike the federal minimum wage law, California law does not allow employers of tipped employees to count tips towards the minimum wage requirement. Therefore, California employers generally are required to pay their tipped employees at least the California minimum wage in addition to their tips.

Questions about California minimum wage law?

Are you being paid less than California minimum wage requirements? Free and confidential evaluations are available with our California employment lawyer by calling (866) 981-4800 or by filling out the form to the right.

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