California passed a law to gradually increase the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022. The bill was approved by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in April 2016. Under the new law, minimum wage will increase at different rates for employers based on the number of employees they have. The law also expanded the definition of "employer" under labor code to include public sector employers and joint employers. Employers are advised to evaluate if the law applies to them, assess its effects on overtime pay and compensation, update posters and notices, and train staff on the new requirements.