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President’s Message - I am honored to welcome our new and returning members as your 2024-2025 Orange County Chapter of the American Payroll Association (OCCAPA) President. As I enter my first year as… Read More

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Jan 27, 2025

2025 OCCAPA Membership Registration is Now Open

Join the Orange County Chapter APA (OCCAPA). Becoming a member of the OCCAPA will give you access to attend our monthly virtual zoom meetings. It will help you to advance your career as a payroll professional, network with your professional peers, and impact others in your field. OCCAPA tracks memberships on a calendar year basis Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025. We thank you for your support over the past year. We’ve enjoyed our Zoom Chapter Meetings and Live Events with our amazing speakers. In 2025, we will continue to provide our members with valuable insights and making it an enriching experience. 

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Feb 20, 2025

CA New Laws for 2025

Speaker:  Jim Hart is a shareholder in the Irvine office of Littler Mendelson, the largest U.S.-based law firm exclusively devoted to representing management in employment and labor law matters.

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Mar 20, 2025

Delivering Efficiencies Across the Employee’s Lifecycle with AI

Speaker:  Rafael Tercarolli With over 20 years of experience across North and Latin America, Rafa is a seasoned transformation leader dedicated to driving strategic growth and operational excellence. Known for his data-driven approach and expertise in digital transformation, Rafa has led initiatives that optimize team performance, streamline processes, and enhance customer experience.

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What's New

Oct 23, 2023

Wage Base Increases to $168,600 for 2024

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Thursday, October 12, that the 2024 social security wage base will be $168,600, which is an increase of $8,400 from $160,200 in 2023 […]

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Aug 15, 2023

California Minimum Wage Increase to $16 Per Hour Starting January 1, 2024

California’s Director of Finance has officially endorsed a minimum wage increase to $16 per hour for all California employers starting January 1, 2024, following an annual review by the Department of Finance. This review evaluates inflation’s impact and aligns with state Labor Code criteria. The adjustment also raises the base salary requirement for employees classified under “white collar” exemptions, necessitating a fixed salary of at least twice the state minimum wage for full-time work. Read more at aalrr.com 

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May 10, 2023

American Payroll Association is now PayrollOrg

As of May 2, 2023, the American Payroll Association and the Global Payroll Management Institute have combined to become PayrollOrg (https://payroll.org). Read more about the rebrand here: https://www.payroll.org/rebranding-faq

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Apr 19, 2023

APA FPC/CPP Payroll Certification program

The payroll industry is dynamic and ever-changing. Each year, federal, state, and local legislative changes affect how payroll is administered. Payroll professionals must keep their knowledge up to date to avoid hefty noncompliance fines.  Register for our program and let us help you advance your knowledge and prepare to take and pass the FPC or CPP certification exam this year!

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