Past Meetings

New Legislative Updates

 

December 11, 2025

 

8:30 AM to 10:30 PM

 

Zov's Tustin Bistro
17440 E. 17th St
Tustin, CA 92780
Venue website

GET READY FOR OUR DECEMBER MEETING EVENT CELEBRATION. THIS MEETING IS A “LIVE” EVENT. RSVP  NOW AND RESERVE EARLY AS SEATING IS LIMITED.

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AI and Advancements in Technology: Revolutionizing Payroll for the Future

 

November 20, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

As we enter a new era in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and payroll is no exception. Now is the time for businesses to embrace AI-powered payroll systems that streamline processes, reduce errors, and

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Payroll Impact: One Big Beautiful Bill Act

 

October 23, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

One Big Beautiful Bill Act - President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA contains many provisions that will affect payroll for years going forward. There are so many questions on how to handle provisions from the bill and how

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2025 California Payroll Conference

 

October 15, 2025

 

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

The Westin Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Venue website

2025 California Payroll Conference has an exciting new theme: Payroll Under Pressure. This year’s conference will focus on addressing real-time payroll challenges, ensuring professionals are equipped with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the compl

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National Payroll Week Celebration Topic: Federal Agency Updates 2025

 

September 04, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

Federal Agency Updates 2025 – your essential guide to navigating the evolving landscape of payroll! From demystifying complex wage garnishments and understanding multistate employer obligations to preparing for the AI-driven future of our profession.

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National Payroll Week is September 1-5, 2025!

 

September 01, 2025

 

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

 

Pay OC

Celebrate the joyful “we just got paid” feeling during National Payroll Week! This special celebration honors the achievements of employees and the dedicated payroll professionals who ensure timely and accurate payments every time. National Payroll Week a

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Using Gross Ups Effectively

 

August 21, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

Grossups are an important strategic tool in the Payroll toolbox. They can be used to support organizational engagement, special programs and rewards effectively and efficiently.

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Beach Cleanup Summer Event!

 

August 09, 2025

 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Alamitos Beach

Long Beach, CA

Save the Shore, Make a Splash! This summer, OCCAPA is teaming up with the Aquarium of the Pacific to keep our beaches sparkling clean and protect our oceans. We invite you to join in on the fun, rewarding day under the sun. To sign up, please visit: h

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Life of an Employee (This was for the CA payroll conference)

 

June 19, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

Life of an Employee Let’s guide you through the entire employee lifecycle-from hire to retire- and explore the key payroll processes at each stage. Attendees will gain understanding of their responsibilities as payroll professionals

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

 

June 08, 2025

 

9:00 AM to 12:00 AM

 

Pay OC

“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.

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Taxation of Equity & Deferred Compensation 

 

May 15, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

Join Pete and Erica for a session on the taxation of equity and deferred compensation, drawing on their expertise in federal, state, and local employment tax compliance and consulting.

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EWA is here to Stay!

 

April 17, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Weworks - Irvine

Burke Rice brings to his role more than 30 years of sales, sales management, operational oversight, and entrepreneurial experience. In his early career, Burke worked in banking and public accounting with Bank of America, USBank, and Grant Thornton LLP.

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Delivering Efficiencies Across the Employee’s Lifecycle with AI

 

March 20, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

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.

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CA New Laws for 2025

 

February 20, 2025

 

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Zoom

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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