Does California employment law reach remote workers based outside the state? Not automatically. In Saberin v. Alation, the California Court of Appeal held that California employment law did not apply where the employee lived in Utah, worked in Utah, and the termination was decided by executives physically located in Illinois — even though the employer…
Can I deduct overtime pay from my federal taxes under the new law? Yes — the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created an overtime tax deduction worth up to $12,500 for individuals ($25,000 joint filers) for qualifying FLSA overtime earned from 2025 through 2028. A separate tips deduction of up to $25,000 is also…
California Employment Laws 2026 Overview. From the new $16.90 minimum wage to the ban on “stay or pay” agreements, here is everything California employers need to know to stay compliant this year. Happy New Year, 2026! 🎉 If you manage a business or work in HR in the Golden State, you know that ringing…
