California § 12472 - The uniform state payroll system may provide for the fixing of staggered payroll
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12472 — The uniform state payroll system may provide for the fixing of staggered payroll, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12472. The uniform state payroll system may provide for the fixing of staggered payroll
The uniform state payroll system may provide for the fixing of staggered payroll periods, and designated days of the month on which permanent monthly salaried employees shall be paid for the preceding payroll period. These pay dates shall not be more than 10 calendar days following the close of the payroll period for monthly salaried employees and not more than 15 calendar days following the close of the payroll period for semimonthly and biweekly payroll systems. No change shall be made pursuant to this section in the existing payroll periods of a bargaining unit unless the change is authorized or approved in the memorandum of understanding for that unit.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12472
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12472 cover?
Section 12472 ("The uniform state payroll system may provide for the fixing of staggered payroll") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12472?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12472 apply to my situation?
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