California Employer's Guides

The California Employer’s Guide (DE 44) and the Household Employer’s Guide (DE 8829) are published each year to help employers understand their rights and responsibilities.

Open or Save the Guides Online (Recommended)

The DE 44 and DE 8829 are available online. You may need to download the no cost Adobe Reader to view or print the documents. To open or save a PDF copy, select one of the following links:

• DE 44 – Open or Save the DE 44
• DE 8829 – Open or Save the DE 8829

You can also refer to the archive of previous Employer's Guides.

Go Digital

Join the many employers taking advantage of going paperless, save time and space, while helping to preserve the environment. If you’re currently receiving a paper copy, you can opt-out on e-Services for Business.

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Order a Paper Copy

You can order a copy of the DE 44 or DE 8829 on our Online Forms and Publications. Allow 2-4 weeks for orders to arrive.