Paystub Compliance Issues

Violations up to $4,000

per employee

Inaccurate wage statement penalties

Additional PAGA penalties

California law requires nine mandatory elements on every paystub—including legal entity name, pay period dates, and total hours worked. Even a minor formatting error can lead to lawsuits.

And payroll providers? They won’t take the blame if their system creates non-compliant stubs. You could be 99% compliant and still face $4,000 per employee.

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Total Employees: 100

Cost of a Lawsuit:*

$500,000

Cost of Cal Comply:**

$2,400

*Averaging past judgments and settlements, not including legal fees

**On average, when paid annually

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“We used Cal Comply’s system to fix wage and hour issues and protect our company. It’s easy to use, fast, and cost-effective. Best compliance decision we’ve made.”

— Sis Gilmore, Owner, NPH Staffing Company

How Cal Comply Helps

Fix Paystub Risks—Before They Hit Court

Cal Comply offers full-service paystub audits, tools, and checklists to ensure every paycheck protects your business.

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Educate Your Team on What Must Be on a Paystub

Most violations stem from misunderstanding the law. Cal Comply trains employees and managers on all 9 required paystub elements under Labor Code §226.

Catch Payroll Errors Before They Cost You

Employees are trained to check their own stubs—helping you catch system mistakes or formatting issues early, before a plaintiffs’ lawyer does.

Protect Yourself When Payroll Providers Don’t

If your provider generates a non-compliant stub, you still get sued. Cal Comply gives you signed, time-stamped records showing you trained everyone to spot and report issues.