Payroll Compliance Alert for New York & California Employers
In New York and California, employers are legally required to include both the regular hourly rate and the overtime rate on their employees’ paystubs , even if no overtime was worked.
Even if your employee worked exactly 40 hours, you still must show:
- Their regular hourly ratee
- Their overtime rate (usually 1.5x the regular rate)
Because both states prioritize wage transparency and worker rights. It helps employees verify they are being paid correctly and helps you stay compliant.
According to the New York state requirements, your wage statement must show hourly and overtime rates. Similarly, under California state requirements, all applicable hourly rates, including overtime, must be clearly listed on each pay stub to meet compliance standards.
Why does this matter?
Failing to include this information could result in:
- Penalties
- Legal claims
- Wage audits
As an employer, it’s your duty to ensure that every detail on the paystub is accurate, complete, and in line with state law—including compliance with overtime pay laws.
Don’t risk noncompliance. Generate error-free, legally sound paystubs with platforms like SecurePayStubs
How SecurePayStubs Helps:
SecurePayStubs makes it easy to create accurate paystubs that are fully compliant with state requirements in minutes. It automatically calculates regular and overtime rates, includes all required information, and helps you stay audit-ready—no guesswork, just simple, reliable payroll support.