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California Penalty Calculator

Estimate your potential exposure from California employment law violations. Select violation types, enter your details, and see the numbers employers don't want to think about.

For educational purposes only — not legal advice

Your Details

Number of Affected Employees

Average Hourly Rate ($)

CA minimum: $16.50/hr (2025)

Days of Violation

Select Violation Types

Choose the violation categories that apply to your situation.

California Penalty Calculator

Your Details

Select Violation Types

Meal Break Violations

Rest Break Violations

Unpaid Overtime

Waiting Time Penalties

Pay Stub Violations

Worker Misclassification

Pay Transparency Violation

Retaliation