Transparent California HR Pricing

No surprises. Clear packages. California-focused value.

Choose Your California HR Support Level

All packages include California-specific guidance, compliance updates, and PAGA risk assessments

Monthly Retainer Packages

Bridge Essentials

$ 2,500 /month

Small Business (5-50 employees)

  • 10 hours of HR support/month
  • California-specific compliance updates FREE
  • Priority email response
  • Quarterly PAGA risk review
  • Policy template library

Effective rate: $250/hour

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Strategic Bridge

$ 5,000 /month

Mid-Market (50-200 employees)

Everything in Bridge Essentials, PLUS:

  • 20 hours of HR support (10 more)
  • Priority phone & email (upgrade)
  • Monthly PAGA risk review (upgrade from quarterly)
  • Quarterly handbook updates
  • Annual compliance audit
  • Manager training (1x/quarter)

Effective rate: $250/hour

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Executive Bridge

$ 8,500 /month

Premium HR Support

Everything in Strategic Bridge, PLUS:

  • 30 hours of HR support (10 more)
  • Dedicated HR consultant (upgrade)
  • Weekly PAGA risk reviews (upgrade from monthly)
  • Bi-annual compliance audits (upgrade from annual)
  • Investigation support
  • Manager training & policy review (upgrade)
  • Custom policy development

Effective rate: $283/hour + premium support

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Complete Bridge

$ 12,000 +/month

Strategic HR Partnership

Everything in Executive Bridge, PLUS:

  • 40 hours of HR support (10 more)
  • Fractional CHRO services (upgrade)
  • Continuous PAGA monitoring (upgrade from weekly)
  • Quarterly compliance audits (upgrade from bi-annual)
  • Full investigation services (upgrade)
  • Strategic HR planning
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom California HR programs

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Hourly Consulting Rates

For businesses that prefer hourly support (No retainer required)

Standard HR Consulting

$225/hour

California HR guidance, policy review, handbook assistance, compliance questions

Senior HR Consulting

$250/hour

Complex projects, investigations, strategic planning, multi-location support

California Law Specialist

$275/hour

PAGA defense, AB 5 classification, complex FEHA matters, attorney coordination

Executive / CHRO

$350/hour

Fractional CHRO, board presentations, M&A due diligence, executive coaching

Note: Retainer packages offer better value (effective rate $250/hour + benefits) vs. hourly billing.

Project-Based Pricing

One-time California compliance projects

California Employee Handbook

$2,500 - $4,000

Comprehensive, California-compliant handbook with PAGA compliance guidance

  • 50-75 pages
  • 2-3 week delivery

HR Compliance Audit

$3,000 - $6,000

Full review of policies, practices, and California compliance

  • Written report
  • Priority fix list

PAGA Risk Assessment

$1,500 - $3,000

Focused review of PAGA exposure and immediate action plan

  • Top 10 risks
  • 1 week delivery

Performance Review Templates & Training

$4,000 - $8,000

California-compliant performance review templates, policies, and manager training

  • Custom review templates
  • Manager training

Harassment Training

$2,500 - $4,000

California-mandated AB 1825/AB 2053 compliant training

  • Live or recorded
  • Certificates provided

Workplace Investigation

$3,000 - $8,000

Neutral investigation of harassment, discrimination, or policy violations

  • Written findings
  • Recommended actions

AB 5 Classification Review

$2,000 - $4,000

Review independent contractors against California ABC test

  • All ICs reviewed
  • Contract templates

Compensation Study

$3,500 - $7,000

California market analysis and pay equity review

  • Market data
  • Pay equity analysis

Why California Specialists Are Worth It

Expertise costs more—and saves more

Generic HR Consultant

$150-200/hour

What You Get:

  • Federal-only guidance
  • "I'm not sure about California law"
  • "You should talk to an attorney"
  • No PAGA expertise
  • Generalist approach

What You Risk:

  • $2.6M PAGA lawsuit (missed meal breaks)
  • $6,000 final paycheck penalty (1 employee)
  • $500K+ AB 5 misclassification (10 workers)

HR Bridge Partners

$225-350/hour

What You Get:

  • California-specific guidance
  • PAGA compliance expertise
  • AB 5, FEHA, CFRA mastery
  • Monthly California compliance calendar
  • Los Angeles based

What You Gain:

  • ✓ PAGA risk reduction strategies
  • ✓ Compliance guidance to minimize exposure
  • ✓ AB 5 classification support
  • ✓ Peace of mind

Proactive California compliance guidance can help reduce exposure to employment law risks.

Pricing FAQs

Do retainers roll over?

Unused hours roll over for up to 3 months, then expire. Most clients use all their hours due to California's complexity.

Can I upgrade my package?

Yes! Upgrade anytime. We'll prorate the difference and adjust your hours immediately.

What if I go over my hours?

Additional hours billed at your package rate ($225-275/hour depending on package). Or upgrade to the next tier.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes! 10% discount for annual prepayment. Non-profit organizations receive 15% discount on all packages.

What's included in the Compliance Calendar?

Track California employment law changes for 2024-2026: minimum wage increases, new laws, PAGA updates, posting deadlines, and training requirements. FREE for all clients.

Do you work with companies outside California?

We focus exclusively on California employment law, and our practice is dedicated to California businesses. This allows us to provide deep expertise in PAGA, FEHA, AB 5, and other California-specific requirements that are significantly different from other states.

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