Compliance guides, law updates, and best practices for California piece-rate employers.
August 31, 2026 · CompliCalc Team
Cal/OSHA cool-down periods are 'recovery periods' under Labor Code §226.2—which means piece-rate harvest crews must be paid for them at the average hourly rate, not minimum wage.
Read articleApril 9, 2026 · CompliCalc Team
Many California salon owners think they run commission shops. Under Labor Code §226.2, those commission arrangements may actually be piece-rate—with different pay rules.
Read articleFebruary 10, 2026 · CompliCalc Team
California requires separate compensation for non-productive time—and most employers don't track it correctly. Here's what you need to know.
Read articleJanuary 15, 2026 · CompliCalc Team
A plain-English introduction to California Labor Code §226.2 for employers who use piece-rate compensation.
Read articleDecember 3, 2025 · CompliCalc Team
Private Attorneys General Act lawsuits targeting piece-rate violations have reached record levels. Here's how to protect your business.
Read articleNovember 12, 2025 · CompliCalc Team
The most common compliance mistakes in calculating rest and recovery period pay for piece-rate workers—and how to fix them.
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