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California State Minimum Wage Rate 2011, 2012
California Minimum Wage 2012
CA Min Wage:
$8.00
The California Minimum Wage is $8.00 per hour.
The California Minimum Wage is greater than the National Minimum Wage of $7.25 per hour, so employees in California are entitled to the higher minimum wage of $8.00.
Please Note: Eight states have raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2012. Make sure you know any new California labor laws.
California Minimum Wage Law
Any work in excess of eight hours in one workday and any work in excess of 40 hours in one workweek and the first eight hours worked on the seventh day of work in any one workweek shall be at the rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay. Any work in excess of 12 hours in one day and any work in excess of eight hours on any seventh day of a workweek shall be paid no lees than twice the regular rate of pay. California Labor Code section 310. Exceptions apply to an employee working pursuant to an alternative workweek adopted pursuant to applicable Labor Code sections and for time spent commuting. (See Labor Code sections 510 for exceptions).
Certain occupations and employees are exempt from California and Federal Minumum Wage regulations, including tipped workers, students in high school and college, and certain disabled workers (with a certificate from the California Department of Labor). Read more about exceptions from California minimum wage law 
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Full time minimum wage workers in California earn a total of $320.00 per week and approximately $16,640.00 per year (based on a 8 hour days and a 260-day work year) before taxes. The federal poverty threshold for a household of two is $14,570 per year.
California Overtime Wage Law
All California employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in CA is $12.00 per hour.
In addition, California law requires all employees working over 8 hours in a single day to be paid overtime.
Some workers or employers are exempt from overtime law including independant contractors, seasonal workers, and some farm workers. Contact the California Department of Labor for details.
California Department of Labor Information
If your employer is paying you less then the California minimum wage, if you believe you are owed backwages for unpaid overtime, or your employer is otherwise violating California or Federal labor law the California Department of Labor is there to help you.
Call your local office of the California Department of Labor, and and they will advocate on your behalf to ensure your employer becomes compliant and you receive any necessary backwages or compensation. Be sure to have recent paystubs, timesheets, employment contracts, and other important documents on hand when you call.
Department of Industrial Relations
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco CA 94102
Tel. (866) 924-9757 (Worker Hotline)
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco CA 94102
Tel. (866) 924-9757 (Worker Hotline)
Free California Labor Law Posters
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires all employers in California to display the 2012 California Minimum Wage poster along with additional labor law compliance posters in a conspicuous place for all employees to read, such as a hallway or breakroom.
CA employers can ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act by downloading a free PDF copy of the latest Federal Minimum Wage posters below.
Minimum Wage Jobs in California
With the current state of the economy, a large amount of the new jobs being created in California are entry-level, minimum wage positions. Full time, part time, and seasonal minimum wage jobs in California can be found through local employment listings or a local job search site. You can use the search box below to find current job listings in your area.
can be found through local employment listings or a local job search site. You can use the search box below to find current job listings in your area.
