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Labor/Employment,
Civil Litigation

Apr. 23, 2020

Civilizing California’s draconian wage statement laws

For over 75 years, California employers have been vexed by the prolix requirements for the statements accompanying paychecks set out on Labor Code Section 226. After a decade of pitched litigation concerning the scope of penalties for violation of these requirements, a state trial court has now definitively held — for the first time — that there are severe statutory limitations on the scope of civil penalties for paystub violations.

Steven B. Katz

Partner
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

1800 Century Park E Fl 6
Los Angeles , CA 90067

Phone: (310) 597-4553

Email: skatz@constangy.com

USC Law School

Steven B. Katz is a partner and co-chair of the Appellate Practice Group at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. He represents employers in class, collective and representative actions, and appeals.

For over 75 years, California employers have been vexed by the prolix requirements for the statements accompanying paychecks set out on Labor Code Section 226. After a decade of pitched litigation concerning the scope of penalties for violation of these requirements, a state trial court has now definitively held -- for the first time -- that there are severe statutory limitations on the scope of civil penalties for paystub violations.

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