Local payroll and employment requirements that differ from or exceed California state law
Last updated: January 2025
Tied with San Francisco for highest in California. Adjusted annually for CPI. No tip credit. Applies to all employers regardless of size.
Small employers (55 or fewer): 48 hour cap. Large employers (56+): 72 hour cap. Carryover allowed up to cap.
Fair Workweek Ordinance applies to retail and food service with 56+ global employees. Right to decline hours not on schedule. 1 hour pay for on-call shifts if not worked.
Annual business license required for all businesses operating in Emeryville.
Retail and food service employers must offer extra hours to existing part-time employees before hiring new workers.
Employees in covered industries have right to decline shifts that start within 11 hours of previous shift end.
These local rules apply in addition to California state law. Employers must comply with whichever law provides greater protection to employees. Always verify current requirements with official sources.