California’s New Healthcare Minimum Wage Laws for 2026
San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs explains what employers need to know now to stay compliant with California’s healthcare minimum wage laws.
Big Blend Radio · Lisa D. Smith
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Show Notes
California’s healthcare minimum wage landscape is changing in 2026 — and employers need to be ready.
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “California Employment Law” Podcast, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs breaks down California’s new minimum wage requirements for healthcare workers, explaining who is covered, key compliance deadlines, and what healthcare employers, staffing agencies, and HR professionals must do now to avoid costly penalties.
Ward discusses the complexities of the law, why it’s being called “a bear,” and how organizations can proactively prepare for the phased wage increases.
📖 Read Ward’s article: "California Healthcare Minimum Wage: It’s a Bear!" on Substack: https://successexpress.substack.com/p/california-healthcare-minimum-wage
📘 Explore Ward’s new "California Employment Law" Digital Podcast Magazine: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/CALIFORNIA-EMPLOYMENT-LAW/
👨⚖️Connect with Ward Heinrichs at https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/
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