Compliance guide
Wage Theft Prevention Act notice
California Labor Code §2810.5 requires most non-exempt employees to receive a written notice, at the time of hire, disclosing specific facts about their pay and employer.
What the notice must disclose
- The employee's rate of pay, including any overtime rate, and the basis for it (hourly, salary, piece rate, etc.).
- The employer's legal name, any DBA in use, address, and phone number.
- The designated payday.
- The workers' compensation insurance carrier's name, policy number, and contact information.
Paid sick leave disclosure
Under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (SB 616), the notice must also describe the employer's paid sick leave policy — the accrual method in use and the annual hours granted under it.
When it's required
The notice is required at the time of hire for most non-exempt employees, and again whenever any of the disclosed information changes. It must be provided in writing and, where required, in the employee's primary language if the state has published a template in that language.
This page is for general informational purposes and reflects our understanding of California law as of this writing — it isn't legal advice. Labor law changes and specific situations vary; consult an employment attorney for guidance for your business.