Jan 29
Students and Families

​Section 13.​​3.1 has been updated to reflect that both custodial and non-custodial parents, even those without visitation rights, have the right to access and see the pupil records of their child, unless a court order specifies otherwise.

Oct 01
Minimum Wage rates for 2026

​The minimum wage in the State of California for non-exempt workers will increase on January 1, 2026 to $16.90 per hour.  The minimum salary for exempt workers will increase to $70,304.  The County of Los Angeles and various cities in the Archdiocese have other minimum wages for non-exempt workers.  A chart​ with the applicable rates is in the HanDrdbook at 5.6.1.  

Aug 28
Chapter 5.2.8 - New Form for Employees' Declining Workers Compensation

​Employees injured on the job are covered by workers compensation insurance.  However, certain employees may choose to decline treatment through workers compensation.  In that case, the location must record the employee's declination.  A new form is available to record that decision​.

Mar 25
Chapter 6.2.4 - Fundraising in the City of Los Angeles

​The Los Angeles Police Department has developed guidelines for archdiocesan locations to follow when applying for the Notice of Intention to Solicit ​that is required when a location wishes to raise funds from members of the public. The guidelines​​ identify what type of documentation the Charitable Services Section of the LAPD will accept in support of the Notice.

Dec 26
2025 Minimum wage update

​The minimum wage for the State of California for non-exempt workers as of January 1, 2025 has increased from $16 to $16.50 an hour.  Accordingly, the minimum annual salary for exempt workers has increased from $66,560 to $68,640 or $5,720 per month. 

The minimum wage for non-exempt workers in West Hollywood has also increased from $ 19.05 to $19.65 an hour.  The minimum salary for exempt workers in West Hollywood is the same as the State of California minimum salary.

See Minimum Wage Chart.pdf

Nov 17
Chapter 13 - Students and Families

Chapter 13 - Students and Families ​has been reviewed and updated. Schools with online parent-student handbooks that are built on the Archdiocesan template, should review and make a note of the updates.​

Oct 16
Chapter 13.11.10 Complaint Review Process for Parents/Guardians and Students

Chapter 13.11.10 has been updated to reflect the current process for review of complaints by parents/guardians who have issues concerning their child who is a student at a school.  Please ensure that parents/guardians are informed of the clarifications to the process.​​

Sep 12
Chapter 13.8.1 -- Code of Christian Conduct for Schools

​The Code of Christian Conduct that applies to archdiocesan schools has been updated. Please review promptly with all affected stakeholders -- parents/guardians, students, teachers, staff and volunteers.

Sep 12
Chapter 13.1.2 - High School Admissions

​A new set of ethical standards and principles and a set timeline for admissions to high schools in the Archdiocese have been added to the Admissions section in Chapter 13.

Jul 24
Chapter 8.6 (new) Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

​To address new state law requirements, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) has been updated to include a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).  All locations must have a customized IIPP and WVPP.  Guidance and templates are located in Chapter 8.6.​

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