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California’s Unemployment Rate Increased Slightly to 5.6 Percent in September
California’s unemployment rate changed little to 5.6 percent and California’s nonfarm payroll jobs decreased by 4,500 in September 2025, according to the latest Employment Development Department (EDD) data that comes from two separate surveys. September’s job loss follows a downward revision (-14,100) for August 2025, resulting in a nonfarm job loss of 10,300 for the month.
California’s minimum wage set to increase to $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) reminds employers that the state minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour on January 1, 2026.
California strengthens its pipeline for good-paying jobs, providing $25 million to train more than 22,000 workers through apprenticeship programs
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the approval of $25 million in grants for 88 apprenticeship programs through the Employment Training Panel that will train 22,208 California workers in the skilled trades.
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