SB 1237: Repeat Failure to File California Pay Data Reports Can Cost $1,000 per Employee
What changed
SB 1237 (Chapter 1019, Statutes of 2026) raises the civil penalty for a private employer's repeat failure to file its annual California pay data report with the Civil Rights Department from up to $200 to up to $1,000 per employee. A first failure stays at up to $100 per employee. The change is operative January 1, 2027.
Who it applies to
Private employers with 100 or more employees, or with 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors, that must file California pay data reports.
Key dates
- Effective date:
- January 1, 2027
Increased penalty (up to $1,000/employee) for subsequent failure to file pay data report takes effect
What employers may need to do
- File the annual pay data report on time; a repeat failure can cost up to $1,000 per employee from January 1, 2027.
Official source
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1237Detected by RegWatch monitoring on October 1, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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