Government Code 12999 requires private employers of 100 or more direct or labor contractor hires to submit an annual pay data report to the Civil Rights Department (CRD). See California’s Annual Occupation Census: Two Steps Will Expand Employee Data Reporting Law (November 14, 2025) for details.
The CRD website has numerous tools available to help employers comply, including:
Take-Away:
Required pay data reporters should use the CRD website and get a timely start to ensure compliance by the May 13 deadline.
For further information, please contact Tim Bowles, Cindy Bamforth or Helena Kobrin.
See also:
Helena Kobrin
February 13, 2026
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