California Labor Law Violations 

California employment law is stricter than other areas of the country. There are a number of California labor law violations that commonly crop up on pay stubs that are important to keep an eye out for. If you notice errors in your pay stubs or other California labor law violations, you may be able to pursue compensation.

What Must Be Listed?

There are a number of pieces of information that should always be included on your pay stubs according to California employment law.

According to California Labor Code Section 226(a), these nine specific items should be included on each and every pay statement:

• Gross wages earned
• The total hours worked by the employee (unless the employee is classified as exempt)
• The number of piece-rate units earned, if applicable
• All deductions made from wages
• Net wages earned
• The pay period beginning and end dates
• The employee’s name and the last four digits of their Social Security number (or some other form of employee identification). No other portion of the SSN may be included.
• The name and address of the legal entity of the employer
• All applicable hourly rates in effect during the pay period, along with the corresponding hours the employee worked at each of these rates

Including this information is meant to ensure that employees receive all of their proper wages at the proper times.

Frequent Pay Stub Errors

There are several errors that commonly appear on pay stubs. However, even when these errors seem very minor, they are still a problem—any error on a pay stub is a violation of labor law.

These common errors include:

• Failing to list the employee’s total hours worked in a given pay period
• Failing to include the start/end date of the pay period
• Failing to list the employer’s complete legal name (or the legal name under which it does business)
• Failing to include the employer’s address
• The employer failing to keep their own copy of the pay stub
• Listing overtime, commissions, or bonuses in a confusing way
• Failing to include a place for different pay rates like double time or premiums

The wage statement and the paycheck should both include all of this necessary information, not just one or the other.

Recovering Damages

These kinds of pay stub errors can affect many employees at once, meaning that employees could choose to pursue class action litigation rather than an individual lawsuit.

California Labor Law Attorney

If you have spotted any of these pay stub errors and you work in California, you may be able to join a class action lawsuit investigation. Filing a wage and hour claim can be a daunting prospect, so Top Class Actions has laid the groundwork for you by connecting you with an experienced labor law attorney. Consulting an attorney can help you determine if you have a claim, navigate the complexities of litigation, and maximize your potential compensation.

Join a Free California Pay Stub Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you are a California worker and received a pay stub that was missing any required information, you may qualify to join this California paycheck stub class action lawsuit investigation.

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