California Back Pay Calculator
Calculate your back pay in California based on state-specific laws. California has a statutory interest rate of 10% per annum on unpaid wages. The state requires waiting time penalties for late final pay. Liquidated damages may apply for willful violations.
California Back Pay Protections
- • Waiting time penalties for late final pay
- • Liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages
- • Statutory interest: 10% per annum
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California Back Pay Rules
California has strong back pay protections. Waiting time penalties: up to 30 days of wages if employer willfully fails to pay final wages. Interest at 10% per annum on unpaid wages. Liquidated damages may apply.
Minimum Wage: California minimum wage: $16.00/hour (2024, most employers).
Waiting Time Penalties
California requires employers to pay final wages on time. If they fail to do so, you may be entitled to up to 30 days of wages as a penalty.
Liquidated Damages
California allows liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages for willful violations. This effectively doubles what you're owed in addition to the unpaid wages themselves.