Updated October 2026 / ALLEVITY EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS / CALIFORNIA EMPLOYER GUIDE Yes, California businesses can use independent contractors—but California decides who qualifies. Starting with the assumption that every worker is an employee, the…

Updated September 2026 When you fire or lay someone off in California, every wage the employee earned is due immediately. An employee who quits with at least 72 hours' notice is owed the final check on their last day; one who quits without notice is…

Updated August 2026 California Labor Code Section 226 requires nine specific pieces of information on every wage statement. A pay stub that leaves one out, states one incorrectly, or prints one illegibly is a violation of that code, even when every…

Allevity Employer Solutions | Blog In California, you pay whichever minimum wage is highest for the place the work happens: the state rate, the county rate, or the city rate. As of 2026 the state floor is $16.90 an hour, and dozens of California…

Payroll shouldn’t be stressful. By planning ahead, you set yourself up for a fresh start in January, avoid last-minute headaches, and give your employees the consistency they rely on. Discover why now is the best time to get started.

Payroll errors don’t just happen—they happen when you don’t communicate. This article breaks down the critical updates your payroll provider needs and the high-stakes consequences of staying silent. If you're not keeping them informed, you're risking fines, frustrated employees, and

Hiring out-of-state employees offers growth opportunities but comes with challenges, including legal, tax, and payroll complexities. This guide covers key considerations to help businesses navigate compliance and successfully manage a remote workforce.

Explore how California's SB 699 and the replacement of AB 1076 with new nondisclosure agreements aim to protect intellectual property and address noncompete agreements.

California's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (SB 553) is set to take effect soon. Learn about its requirements, implications for employers, and strategies for effective implementation.

California Healthcare Wage Update: Starting June 1, 2024, SB 525 raises minimum wages for healthcare workers, impacting a wide range of roles. Adjustments vary by facility size, with larger hospitals seeing bigger initial increases. Key exclusions apply. Stay informed.