PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit 

PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit - MASTPAGA

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Since it was enacted in 2004, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has allowed individuals to file lawsuits seeking Labor Code violation penalties for not only themselves, but also all other aggrieved employees. This has resulted in a substantial increase in litigation that costs businesses of all sizes billions of dollars while bringing little benefit to workers.

On July 1, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two PAGA reform measures that, together, will curtail rampant PAGA lawsuit abuse while significantly reducing potential penalties that are attached to such claims. One of the most notable changes to PAGA - and the most actionable for employers — is the reform to PAGA's penalty provisions. The PAGA amendments provide for significant reductions of the potential penalties recoverable in a PAGA action if an employer has taken "all reasonable steps" to ensure wage and hour compliance. These “reasonable steps” include:

• Conducting periodic payroll audits and taking action in response to audit results;
• Disseminating lawful written policies;
• Training supervisors on applicable Labor Code and wage order compliance; and
• Taking appropriate corrective action with regard to supervisors.

This PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit, which contains more than 60 digital and physical resources, is designed to assist employers in meeting their wage and hour requirements under the California Labor Code and applicable wage orders – including by providing resources employers can use to take the “reasonable steps” towards compliance that may reduce potential PAGA penalties.

WEBINARS

Those who purchase this toolkit will receive on-demand recordings to the following webinars:

1. PAGA Reform: What to Know and Do to Protect Your Organization
2. Wage and Hour Essentials: Laws for Nonexempt Employees
3. Wage and Hour Essentials: Exempt Employee Requirements

Please note: If you have already purchased any of the above webinars and would like to purchase the entire PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit, please contact Customer Service at 800-331-8877.

POLICIES

The toolkit also contains 16 wage and hour policies (English and Spanish):

1. Wage and Hour Training
2. Final Pay
3. On Call/Standby
4. Split Shift
5. Pay Differentials
6. Reporting Time Pay
7. Makeup Time
8. Meal and Rest Periods
9. Overtime for Nonexempt Employees
10. Pay for Mandatory Meetings/Training
11. Timekeeping and Off-the-Clock Work
12. Lactation Accommodation
13. Expense reimbursement
14. Payment of wages
15. Sick Leave
16. Personnel and Payroll Records

If you are a current Employee Handbook Creator Online Tool subscriber, these policies will be included in the August 15 update.

FORMS

Also included in the toolkit are over 40 wage- and hour-related forms that include a payroll audit checklistand address various additional topics, including:

1. Meal breaks;
2. Makeup time;
3. Overtime;
4. Alternative workweek;
5. Final pay;
6. Payroll and personnel records requests; and
7. Much more!

*Forms for employees are provided in English and Spanish

POSTERS

Plus, you’ll receive the following to display at your worksite in a conspicuous location in accordance with California law:

• A Wage Order poster of your choice; and

• One California and Federal Labor Poster.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES – SUPERVISOR TRAINING

Training supervisors on applicable Labor Code and wage order compliance is one of the “reasonable steps” towards compliance that can help employers reduce potential PAGA penalties. Need training for your supervisors? CalChamber can help. Our employment law experts are conducting two trainings in September that will address wage and hour compliance for supervisors:

• Supervisor Essentials: Wage and Hour seminar – This one-hour virtual seminar will provide practical wage and hour training tailored specifically to subject matters supervisors will encounter, including: understanding timekeeping requirements; eliminating off-the-clock work; providing compliant meal and rest breaks; and handling paid sick leave requests. The seminar will include real-life, practical scenarios to deepen your supervisors’ understanding on legal compliance.
• Supervisor Essentials: Workplace Compliance seminar – For employers looking for a more in-depth training for their supervisors, this half-day live seminar will cover the wage and hour essentials and much more, including: navigating the hiring process; effective employee onboarding practices; responding to leaves of absence and accommodation requests; ensuring compliance with workplace safety laws; and handling employee performance issues and terminations. The seminar will also help supervisors enhance their abilities with practical tips on communication, enforcing company policies, and more.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this toolkit is intended as an informational resource for employers. Nothing in this toolkit should be construed as legal advice, and the purchase, download or use of any toolkit component does not guarantee any particular outcome related to California Labor Code violations or notices and/or suits filed under PAGA. Please consult with legal counsel about any matter of legal significance to you and your particular circumstances. Also note that the dates of the forms and policies are current as of the date printed in the lower right-hand corner of each document, and each webinar is current as of its recording date noted on each webinar’s webpage and in the toolkit’s webinar document.