Author: Katie Culliton
2026 Social Security Taxable Wage Base, California SDI Withholding Rate Increase
On January 1, 2026, both the Social Security taxable wage base and California’s state disability insurance (SDI) withholding rate will increase. For 2026, the federal…
California’s 2026 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates
On January 1, 2026, the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates will increase, according to the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). These…
2026 FSA, HSA, Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Open enrollment season has begun. During this time, employees usually plan for their 2026 employer-offered benefits, which can include choosing whether they can or will…
2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates
On January 1, 2026, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase, so employers must ensure these employees’ hourly rates are not less than…
California Employer Election-Related Responsibilities
With the special statewide election approaching on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California employers must ensure they’re fully complying with the state’s voting leave requirements. Employers…
Free 2025 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
In 2025, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! While most California laws usually take…
Comment Now on Proposed Wildfire, Heat Illness Regulation Changes
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has proposed draft changes to the wildfire smoke protection standard as well as the indoor and…
California’s Annual Pay Data Reporting Ends Soon
Time is running out! Certain California employers must submit their annual pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) by Wednesday, May 14,…
Don’t Toss That Form 300a Yet!
Don’t toss that 2024 Form 300a, Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses! While April 30, 2025, was the last day California employers needed to…
Remember Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors Is Costly
Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor is a costly mistake — which a home health care service company recently learned when the California Labor…
