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California | Wage and Tax Regulations

California
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$16
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
Tip credit not allowed
Maximum Tip Credit
Tip credit not allowed
California
state income tax
State Withholding
Supplemental
Wage Rate
6.60%
Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $7,001
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates1.5 - 6.2%
New Employer Rate3.40%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedNo

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent California Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update
Date
Link

The CPPA Publishes Proposed Revisions to the CCPA Regulations

April 30, 2025

California CRD Updates Pay Data Reporting

March 31, 2025

Reminder California: Paid Family Leave Program Amended Since January 1, 2025

March 31, 2025

Reminder San Francisco, California: Employer Annual Reporting Form Due for 2025

March 31, 2025

Reminder California: Expanded Workplace Harassment Protections Effective since January

March 31, 2025

California May Increase the Fast-Food Minimum Wage

March 31, 2025

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Rule Sunsets Soon But…

February 28, 2025

California Court of Appeals Puts the Breaks on “Headless' PAGA Claims"

February 28, 2025

California DIR Releases Guidance for Worker Safety in the Aftermath of the Wildfires

February 28, 2025

California CPPA Proposes New Heavy Rules for AI in Employment Decisions

February 28, 2025

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