Wage & Hour Risks in California: What Employers Must Know

June 17, 2025

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#82: California’s wage and hour laws are among the most complex and employee-friendly in the nation—making compliance not only difficult but critical. In this video, we outline the key risks employers face under California labor law and explain why proactive compliance measures are essential for minimizing legal exposure.



Speaker: Hieu Williams (Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP / California)

HWilliams@hkemploymentlaw.com

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