What Is the $4,000 Cap on Labor Code 226 Wage Statement Penalties?

A Worker’s Guide to California Wage Statement Penalties and Recovery Limits Key Takeaways: The $4,000 cap on Labor Code 226 wage statement penalties limits accumulated per-pay-period penalties for defective pay stubs, not total recovery. Penalties follow a tiered formula: $50 for the first violation and $100 for each subsequent pay period, up to $4,000 aggregate […]