In this audit we review the employer’s payroll practices; how employees are classified and paid; wages, hours and working conditions; and whether the employer is in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and numerous provisions of the California Labor Code and the California Industrial Wage Order(s) applicable for that employer.

The following are various documents, practices and processes reviewed during this audit:

Employee Classifications
Employee/Independent Contractor
Exempt/Non-exempt
Minors (Work Permits, etc.)

Wages Paid
Overtime/Regular Rate of Pay
Bonuses and Commissions
Tips
Payroll Period
Payday
Payments at Termination
Paycheck Stub
Payroll Deductions
Garnishments

Hours Worked
Workday
Work Week
Reporting Hours Worked
Makeup Time
72-hour Restrictions
Mandatory Day Off
Meal/Rest Periods
Split Shifts
On-Call/Standby Time
Travel Time
Preliminary/Postliminary Activities

Time Off
Vacation
Sick Leave
PTO
Holidays
Alcohol Rehabilitation
Adult Literacy
School Activities
Crime Victims
Victims of Domestic Violence
Voting Time
Other Leaves of Absence (see LOA Audit)

Other Payments
Expense Reimbursement

Uniforms/Equipment

Inspection of Employer’s Records
Personnel Files
Wage Records

Recordkeeping and Posting Requirements

Penalties