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PAGA Penalty Calculator

Estimate your unmitigated California PAGA exposure instantly — no sign-up, no data stored.

Biweekly = 26/yr · Weekly = 52/yr · Semi-monthly = 24/yr

Violation Type

Estimated Exposure

Moderate Exposure
Gross PAGA Exposure$12,000
Employee Share (25%)$3,000
LWDA Share (75%)$9,000
Attorney Fees Estimate (30–40% of employee share)$900 – $1,200
Total Worst-Case Exposure$13,200

Worked example

10 employees × 12 pay periods × $100 = $12,000 gross PAGA penalty, plus up to $1,200 in attorney fees = $13,200 worst-case total.

✅ Good news: SB 92 (2024) Expanded Cure Provisions

SB 92 expanded cure provisions for PAGA. If you cure violations within 65 days of a PAGA notice, penalties can be reduced up to 85%. This calculator shows unmitigated exposure — proactive compliance is your best protection.

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This is an estimate for educational purposes only. Actual penalties depend on court findings, attorney arguments, and judge discretion. Consult a qualified employment attorney.