California labor laws apply to most every worker working in California regardless of where your employer is located. We enforce the State Labor Laws for minimum wage, hours of work, employment of minors, payment of wages, farm labor, nursing mothers in the workplace, and more.The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice. Definitely have to file both returns. The bad news is you probably are not eligible for the other state tax credit many of the commenters have suggested. The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. November 1st, 2022, saw a new law go into effect requiring most New York City employers to include salary ranges on their job postings. If you were a fullyear resident of CA in 2023, and you never set foot in NY, then your remotelyearned income is not subject to NY income tax.