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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

Upcoming Events

Dec 11, 2025

New Legislative Updates

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. Jim has specific expertise with:

  • Class action and wage and hour laws and regulations, including those that cover classification, overtime, off-the-clock, and meal and rest policies and the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA)
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act and corresponding state disability and leave laws
  • Privacy laws
  • Appellate procedure

This Meeting is a “Live” event. RSVP now and reserve early — Before it fills up as seating is limited. Location Zov’s Bistro Tustin. Please view Invitation post for more details.

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Dec 11, 2025

Invitation to our Annual Holiday Breakfast Meeting: 12/11/2025 8:30 am

THE MEETING EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT.  The OCCAPA Community is buzzing about our Annual Holiday Breakfast Meeting at Zov’s Bistro Tustin.  Join us and celebrate our payroll community. RSVP as seating is limited. Save your spot and reserve early — Bring a friend – Members can bring their boss for free. Network and earn 2 RCHs.

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Dec 15, 2025

Orange County Chapter – PAYO Offers FREE Membership to New CPPs and FPCs

We’re thrilled to welcome newly certified CPPs and FPCs to our chapter! As a token of our appreciation for your achievement and commitment, we’re offering a free year of chapter membership. This provides you access to educational zoom meetings, networking opportunities with other payroll professionals, compliance & regulatory updates, community service while offering RCH credit hours, and the chance to contribute to the Orange County – PAY OC community.

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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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