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California Employers: Nine Required Fields for Electronic Pay Stubs
Ensure electronic pay stubs meet §226: include the nine required fields, keep statements available three years, and offer free paper copies to avoid...

Avoid January 31 Failures: Paperless W-2 Consent for U.S. Employers
A year end checklist for U.S. employers: required disclosures, access tests, and the records to keep to meet electronic W-2 rules and the Jan. 31 deadline.

Protect $280 Per Employee: FUTA vs SUTA in California, 2026
See how FUTA and California SUTA hit the first $7,000 of wages, run two 2026 scenarios, and use a practitioner checklist to avoid losing FUTA credit.

Avoid $340 Penalties: W-2c Corrections for California Employers
Step by step W-2c corrections for California employers: when to e-file, how to avoid SSA rejections and late penalties, plus key state filing notes and...

2026 Commission Pay Rules California Employers Must Fix
A 2026-ready checklist for California employers: align commission agreements, draws, overtime and payroll reporting, meet the $25.35 overtime test, and...

$100 Setup Fee? CalSavers Payroll Setup for California Employers
CalSavers payroll setup for California employers: add a dedicated deduction, run a test payroll, prevent remittance errors, and get a free audit.

4 Direct Deposit Rules for California Employers, With DLSE Citations
California rules for voluntary direct deposit: DLSE-cited statutes and opinions, a 4-step employer checklist, final-pay deadlines, and how to file a claim.
48 Hour Sick Leave in LA: Employers & Employees Checklist vs CA
Understand Los Angeles' 48 hour paid sick leave, how it compares to California law, and follow a payroll checklist to avoid audits and back pay. Free...

2026 Alert: California vs Federal Overtime and the $16.90 Rule
California 2026 update on daily overtime, double time, and the $16.90 exempt salary. Includes pay calculations, a compliance checklist, and payroll fixes.