City of Elk Grove, CA Employment Laws

The following employment laws apply to businesses in Elk Grove, California:

• Minimum wage: The minimum wage in Elk Grove is the same as the California minimum wage, which is $15.50 per hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees, and $17.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees.

• Overtime pay: Employees who work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their regular wage.

• Meal and rest breaks: Employees who work more than 5 hours must be given a 30-minute meal break. Employees who work more than 6 hours must be given two 10-minute rest breaks.

• Vacation and sick leave: Employees are entitled to accrue vacation and sick leave, but the amount of leave that accrues varies by employer.

• Discrimination and harassment: It is illegal to discriminate against or harass employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

• Retaliation: It is illegal to retaliate against employees for reporting discrimination or harassment.

In addition to these general work laws, there are also a number of specific work laws that apply to businesses in Elk Grove. For example, businesses that operate in the city's historic downtown district must comply with the Elk Grove Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines.

You can find more information about work laws in Elk Grove on the website of the Elk Grove Human Resources Department.