by Hutchinsons Law | Oct 23, 2026 | Law
Takeaways California wage and hour laws can apply to out-of-state employees working temporarily in California, even for short assignments. Employers must account for California’s minimum wage requirements, including higher local rates in certain cities and...
by Hutchinsons Law | Oct 13, 2026 | Law
Takeaways Answering emails, responding to texts, and completing assignments after hours can create compensable work time for remote employees. Clear timekeeping policies, accurate recordkeeping, and supervisor training can help employers reduce the risk of...
by Hutchinsons Law | Aug 24, 2026 | Law
A newly filed Superior Court lawsuit illustrates why developers may no longer treat contractor wage compliance as someone else’s problem. The lawsuit was filed by LIUNA Local 3 and Laborers’ Eastern Region Organizing Fund (LEROF). The complaint alleges...
by Hutchinsons Law | Aug 11, 2026 | Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California’s statewide minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour effective January 1, 2027. The new rate, announced on July 31, 2026, reflects the annual inflation-based adjustment required...
by Hutchinsons Law | Aug 10, 2026 | Law
Connecticut employers, mark your calendars: the state’s minimum wage will rise again on January 1, 2027. Connecticut’s minimum wage is adjusted each January 1 based on the Employment Cost Index change for the 12-month period ending June 30 of the prior...
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