California's Minimum Wage Leads the Way Towards Fair Compensation for All Workers

California establishes $15.50 as base pay to lift thousands out of poverty

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Time beyond 8 hours a day or 40 a week commands 150% regular rate to prevent abuse

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Working more than 12 hours in a single shift nets double pay - the nation's toughest OT law

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Premium OT pay mandated for 7th workday to deter excessive schedules

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Yearly raises account for cost of living so real earnings don't erode over time

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Few exceptions tightly controlled to block loopholes that hurt vulnerable staff

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Visionary standards prevent wage theft and spur business to hire more employees

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With livable incomes, golden state families, communities and economy all prosper

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Bold leadership on wages compels other states to follow California's example

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