State Website a Valuable Aid for Making the May 13, 2026 Deadline
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:
- A pay data (registration) portal;
- Handbook for reporting requirements and resources;
- User guide with examples;
- Excel templates with samples; and
- Statewide annual results, 2020-2023.
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:
- What’s New in 2026: California’s Annual Occupation Census (November 14, 2025)
- Equal Pay Reporting: Substantial Penalties for Ignoring the May 14, 2025 Deadline(April 17, 2025)
- Old Trends Die Hard: 2023 Equal Pay Results: Disparities Not Disappearing (April 11, 2025)
Helena Kobrin
February 13, 2026