Monthly Archives: April 2025
California May See Another Fast-Food Minimum Wage Hike—What Employers Need to Know
On February 27, 2025, the California Globe reported another minimum wage hike for the state’s fast-food industry within the next few months. As of early 2025, California’s minimum wage for qualifying fast-food workers is $20.00 per hour—by far the highest of any state in the country. Employers in the fast-food industry should prepare for… Read More »
School in California Pays $17,000 to Resolve Age Discrimination Allegations
On March 7, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Washington Unified School District—a district in Fresno, California—has agreed to pay $17,000 to resolve an age discrimination case. The EEOC argued in its Charge against the District that an employee’s age was a factor in his discharge. This settlement has important implications… Read More »