January 15, 2026

Minimum Wage Garnishment Increase Effective January 1, 2026

Action Required: Share the following information with all human resources (HR) office employees. 

Description: The Minimum Wage Garnishment increase for 2026 has been processed. Employees that meet this criteria may see a difference on their warrant for January due to the system being updated to reflect the $16.90 minimum wage for California. 

Population Affected: All HR Offices 

Payroll Letter #26-001 – Keying Instructions for Non-Persable Holiday Earnings Identifiers 

Action Required: Share the following information with all human resources (HR) office employees.  

Description: Payroll Letter #26-001 – Keying Instructions for Non-Persable Holiday Earnings Identifiers is available on the State Controller’s Office website. 

Population Affected: ​All HR Offices​