California is known for its sunshine and its complex employment laws. If you manage payroll in the Golden State, staying compliant with California’s evolving wage and hour laws is more than just a challenge—it’s essential.

To help navigate the complexities, this course on California Payroll Compliance is designed to guide professionals through all the critical updates and nuances. While California sometimes aligns with federal rules, particularly around overtime math, regular rate of pay, and definitions of the workweek and workday, it is still a sovereign state. That means it imposes its own unique rules in areas not covered by federal law, such as paycheck stub details and workplace posting requirements.

Let’s not forget the recently enacted Anti-Wage Theft Law that further raises the stakes. For payroll professionals working in California, it’s not enough to know the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); they must also master the California Labor Code and understand when each law takes precedence. This course ensures that you’re equipped with the knowledge and tools to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

Learning Objectives:-

• Understand the 2025 California minimum wage updates and their payroll implications.
• Apply California and federal wage laws to accurate payroll preparation.
• Calculate California overtime correctly, including the impact of the Alvarado Decision.
• Identify what qualifies as hours worked under California labor law.
• Explain rules for breaks, meal periods, and related penalty situations.
• Comply with paystub, sick leave, and final pay requirements in California.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Minimum Wage & Overtime Rules
• Workweek Structures & Shift Pay
• Paystub, Final Pay, & Methods
• Required Notices & Posters
• Meal Breaks & Sick Leave
• Special Pay Considerations.

Who Will Benefit?

• Payroll Professionals
• HR Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Finance Managers
• Business Owners
• Accountants
• Legal Advisors
• Operations Managers.