One employee, one letter — exposure for your whole workforce.
California's PAGA lets any employee sue on behalf of the state. Penalties of $100–$200 per employee per pay period add up fast. Your payroll provider doesn't keep you PAGA-compliant. We do.
The problem
A 50-person company with a single recurring violation can face $260,000+ in statutory penalties before attorneys' fees. Plaintiff's attorneys actively solicit workers for even minor technical violations — a misspelled paystub field, a $5 reimbursement shortfall. Standard EPLI policies explicitly exclude wage & hour / PAGA liability. Small businesses lack in-house HR and legal counsel to monitor compliance proactively.
The solution
ComplianceShield bundles compliance software and PAGA Guard Insurance in one subscription. Our software automates the "reasonable steps" documentation that 2024 PAGA reforms require to cap penalties at 15% (pre-notice) or 30% (post-notice). Our specialty policy covers defense and indemnity for PAGA claims — a gap most EPLI policies leave uncovered.
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