California

Payroll Compliance Guide

8 requirements covered • Last updated December 2025

This guide covers final paycheck timing, vacation payout, wage and hour rules, and other compliance topics for California. Updates are based on state agency sources and last verified December 2025.

California at a Glance

Minimum Wage

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Tipped Minimum Wage

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Daily Overtime Threshold

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Weekly Overtime Threshold

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Meal Break Rules

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Rest Break Rules

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Final Paycheck Rules

Final Pay Rules (Resignation): Within 72 hrs Final Pay Rules (Termination): Immediately if fired; next day if laid off

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Vacation / PTO Payout

Accrued PTO as wages Updated December 2025.

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Minimum Wage

No specific rule has been recorded for California in this category.

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Tipped Minimum Wage

No specific rule has been recorded for California in this category.

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Daily Overtime Threshold

No specific rule has been recorded for California in this category.

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Weekly Overtime Threshold

No specific rule has been recorded for California in this category.

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Meal Break Rules

No specific rule has been recorded for California in this category.

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Rest Break Rules

No specific rule has been recorded for California in this category.

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