California's employment laws cover a wide array of practices, from wage and hour regulations to workplace safety, discrimination, and harassment protections. In 2016, California passed various labor and employment laws which directly impact the hospitality industry.The right to be paid the minimum wage and accept gratuities (tips). Here, we explore recent California labor laws and regulations that every hospitality business owner and manager should understand. Experienced Advocacy: Our attorneys are wellversed in California employment law, including statutes specific to the hospitality industry. SB 553 applies to all California employers and employers based in other states with employees working in California, with these exceptions:. This fact sheet contains general information on how the FLSA applies to employees of hotels and motels. Employment laws in California can be a moving target. The FLSA includes two methods for applying its provisions to employees of hotels or motels. Employee or Independent Contractor?