Paystubs & Wage Statements
California enforces strict technical requirements for itemized wage statements under Labor Code § 226(a) and pay scale transparency under SB 1162. Minor paystub omissions can result in compounding PAGA liability.
Comprehensive California wage-and-hour compliance: meal & rest break timing, overtime calculation, employee classification, pay transparency (SB 1162), and itemized wage statements (Labor Code § 226).
Mandated Paystub Items & Pay Transparency
The 9 Itemized Wage Statement Elements
Labor Code § 226(a) requires these 9 exact items on every wage stub.
- Meal & Rest Period Policy & Attestation Form
- Overtime & Double Time Calculation Worksheet
- Exempt vs. Non-Exempt ABC Classification Checklist
- SB 1162 Pay Scale Disclosure Template for Job Postings
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Pay Transparency Rules (SB 1162)
Mandatory pay scales on job postings and employee disclosure requirements.
- Mandatory pay scale disclosures on job postings (15+ employees under SB 1162)
- Right of current employees to request pay scales for their positions
- Annual CRD Pay Data Reporting for employers with 100+ employees
- Job title and wage history record retention requirement (3 years minimum)
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