If a business employs one or more employees, it must register as an employer when more than $100 in wages are paid in a calendar quarter.
Harassment Prevention Guide
The law also requires that employers “take reasonable steps to prevent and correct wrongful (harassing, discriminatory, retaliatory) behavior in the workplace..
California Employment Resources
Employee or Independent Contractor Test
An individual performing services may be a statutory employee, an employee under the ABC test, or an employee under the Borello test.
CA Background Check Requirements
Employer Use of Consumer Credit Reports – background check.
New Employee Reporting
Employers report their newly hired employees to the New Employee Registry.
Employee Separation
Final Paycheck
Wages must be paid at least twice during each calendar month on the days designated in advance as regular paydays.
Notice of Change of Relationship
This form is required to give to exiting employees on their last day.
For Your Benefit – Unemployment Programs (DE 2320)
Information regarding California Unemployment Program.
Safety
Workers Compensation Guide
Provides an overview of the California workers’ compensation system.
Workers Compensation Claim Form (DWC-1)
Use the DWC-1 form to file a workers’ compensation claim.
Notice to Employees: Injuries Caused By Work (DWC-7)
Workers Compensation Poster.
Leaves
California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.
CA Paid Sick Leave (AB 1522)
Starting on January 1, 2024, employers must generally provide 5 days or 40 hours of paid sick leave to their employees in California.
Pay Resources
CA Labor Law Market
The Labor Market Information Division is the prime source of high-quality and timely workforce and labor market information for the State of California.
Pay Periods and Pay Days
The employer must establish a regular payday and is required to post a notice that shows the day, time, and location of payment.
Itemized Paper Paycheck Stub
The employer provides to their employee, either as a detachable part of the check, draft, or voucher, paying the employee’s wages.