Starting January 1, 2025, California raised its statewide minimum wage to $16.50 an hour—but that’s just the beginning. If you’re a fast-food worker, you should now be earning at least $20 an hour. And if you’re classified as an exempt salaried employee, your annual pay must be no less than $68,640 to meet legal requirements. These laws were designed to protect workers and ensure fair compensation—but not every employer is playing by the rules.
If you’re still making less than the new minimum wage, or if you’re salaried but not hitting the required threshold, your rights are being violated. Unfortunately, some employers continue to underpay workers, misclassify roles , or ignore local wage ordinances – especially in cities with higher regional minimums. That’s not just unfair – it’s illegal.
At Lavi & Ebrahimian LLP, we’ve seen it all: employees pressured to stay quiet, retaliation after asking about pay, and companies that think no one will challenge them. But we also know what happens when workers fight back – they win.
If your employer isn’t following California’s new wage laws, you don’t have to stay silent. You have options. Call us. Let’s talk. We’re here to protect your rights, advocate on your behalf, and help you hold your employer accountable.
Because in California, you’re not just worth more—you’re legally entitled to it.
Contact Lavi & Ebrahimian LLP today at 886-470-2189 to schedule a free consultation.